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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,587.88, 337,579.68 and 158,653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,587.88, 337,579.68 and 158,653.36 is: 218,973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,587.88 : 337,579.68 = 158,653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,587.88/337,579.68 = 158,653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,587.88x = 337,579.68 × 158,653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,587.88x = 53,558,150,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558,150,499.72/244,587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,973.04

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