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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,346.48, 337,199.32 and 159,413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,346.48, 337,199.32 and 159,413.36 is: 219,991.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,346.48 : 337,199.32 = 159,413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,346.48/337,199.32 = 159,413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,346.48x = 337,199.32 × 159,413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,346.48x = 53,754,076,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,754,076,590.92/244,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,991.21

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