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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,540.96, 337,342.32 and 159,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,540.96, 337,342.32 and 159,707.68 is: 220,315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,540.96 : 337,342.32 = 159,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,540.96/337,342.32 = 159,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,540.96x = 337,342.32 × 159,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,540.96x = 53,876,159,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876,159,293.02/244,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,315.48

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