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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,609.05, 337,248.02 and 158,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,609.05, 337,248.02 and 158,415.74 is: 218,411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,609.05 : 337,248.02 = 158,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,609.05/337,248.02 = 158,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,609.05x = 337,248.02 × 158,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,609.05x = 53,425,394,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425,394,651.83/244,609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,411.36

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