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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,581.37, 337,570.69 and 158,646.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,581.37, 337,570.69 and 158,646.85 is: 218,964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,581.37 : 337,570.69 = 158,646.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,581.37/337,570.69 = 158,646.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,581.37x = 337,570.69 × 158,646.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,581.37x = 53,554,526,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554,526,620.83/244,581.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,964.05

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