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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.30, 337,252.49 and 158,418.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.30, 337,252.49 and 158,418.99 is: 218,415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.30 : 337,252.49 = 158,418.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.30/337,252.49 = 158,418.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.30x = 337,252.49 × 158,418.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.30x = 53,427,198,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,427,198,840.79/244,612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,415.83

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