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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,570.88, 337,655.04 and 159,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,570.88, 337,655.04 and 159,829.76 is: 220,661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,570.88 : 337,655.04 = 159,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,570.88/337,655.04 = 159,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,570.88x = 337,655.04 × 159,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,570.88x = 53,967,324,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967,324,005.99/244,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,661.28

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