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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,540.40, 366,810.60 and 158,919.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,540.40, 366,810.60 and 158,919.35 is: 238,379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,540.40 : 366,810.60 = 158,919.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,540.40/366,810.60 = 158,919.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,540.40x = 366,810.60 × 158,919.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,540.40x = 58,293,302,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,293,302,125.11/244,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,379.03

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