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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,533.88, 337,527.30 and 158,489.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,533.88, 337,527.30 and 158,489.92 is: 218,761.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,533.88 : 337,527.30 = 158,489.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,533.88/337,527.30 = 158,489.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,533.88x = 337,527.30 × 158,489.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,533.88x = 53,494,674,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,494,674,774.82/244,533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,761.81

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