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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,582.87, 337,572.77 and 158,648.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,582.87, 337,572.77 and 158,648.35 is: 218,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,582.87 : 337,572.77 = 158,648.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,582.87/337,572.77 = 158,648.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,582.87x = 337,572.77 × 158,648.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,582.87x = 53,555,362,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555,362,965.43/244,582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,966.12

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