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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,545.96, 337,349.22 and 159,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,545.96, 337,349.22 and 159,712.68 is: 220,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,545.96 : 337,349.22 = 159,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,545.96/337,349.22 = 159,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,545.96x = 337,349.22 × 159,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,545.96x = 53,878,948,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,878,948,022.11/244,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,322.38

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