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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,416.29, 337,341.78 and 159,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,416.29, 337,341.78 and 159,385.73 is: 219,983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,416.29 : 337,341.78 = 159,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,416.29/337,341.78 = 159,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,416.29x = 337,341.78 × 159,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,416.29x = 53,767,464,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,767,464,178.09/244,416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,983.15

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