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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,579.52, 337,568.15 and 158,645.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,579.52, 337,568.15 and 158,645.00 is: 218,961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,579.52 : 337,568.15 = 158,645.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,579.52/337,568.15 = 158,645.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,579.52x = 337,568.15 × 158,645.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,579.52x = 53,553,499,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553,499,207.45/244,579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,961.50

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