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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,586.88, 337,578.30 and 158,652.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,586.88, 337,578.30 and 158,652.36 is: 218,971.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,586.88 : 337,578.30 = 158,652.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,586.88/337,578.30 = 158,652.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,586.88x = 337,578.30 × 158,652.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,586.88x = 53,557,593,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,557,593,979.79/244,586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,971.66

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