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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,542.28, 337,540.08 and 159,672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,542.28, 337,540.08 and 159,672.28 is: 220,394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,542.28 : 337,540.08 = 159,672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,542.28/337,540.08 = 159,672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,542.28x = 337,540.08 × 159,672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,542.28x = 53,895,794,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,895,794,164.98/244,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,394.58

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