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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,462.80, 337,284.68 and 158,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,462.80, 337,284.68 and 158,285.52 is: 218,386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,462.80 : 337,284.68 = 158,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,462.80/337,284.68 = 158,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,462.80x = 337,284.68 × 158,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,462.80x = 53,387,280,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,387,280,961.83/244,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,386.11

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