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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,614.51, 337,255.56 and 158,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,614.51, 337,255.56 and 158,421.24 is: 218,418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,614.51 : 337,255.56 = 158,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,614.51/337,255.56 = 158,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,614.51x = 337,255.56 × 158,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,614.51x = 53,428,444,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428,444,012.09/244,614.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,418.95

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