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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,542.96, 337,345.08 and 159,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,542.96, 337,345.08 and 159,709.68 is: 220,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,542.96 : 337,345.08 = 159,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,542.96/337,345.08 = 159,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,542.96x = 337,345.08 × 159,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,542.96x = 53,877,274,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,877,274,776.37/244,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,318.24

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