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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,346.49, 337,124.79 and 158,168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,346.49, 337,124.79 and 158,168.97 is: 218,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,346.49 : 337,124.79 = 158,168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,346.49/337,124.79 = 158,168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,346.49x = 337,124.79 × 158,168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,346.49x = 53,322,680,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,322,680,795.77/244,346.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,225.69

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