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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,419.30, 337,345.92 and 159,388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,419.30, 337,345.92 and 159,388.74 is: 219,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,419.30 : 337,345.92 = 159,388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,419.30/337,345.92 = 159,388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,419.30x = 337,345.92 × 159,388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,419.30x = 53,769,141,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,769,141,132.94/244,419.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,987.30

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