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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,611.81, 337,251.80 and 158,418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,611.81, 337,251.80 and 158,418.50 is: 218,415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,611.81 : 337,251.80 = 158,418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,611.81/337,251.80 = 158,418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,611.81x = 337,251.80 × 158,418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,611.81x = 53,426,921,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,426,921,799.95/244,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,415.14

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