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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,615.51, 337,256.94 and 158,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,615.51, 337,256.94 and 158,422.24 is: 218,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,615.51 : 337,256.94 = 158,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,615.51/337,256.94 = 158,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,615.51x = 337,256.94 × 158,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,615.51x = 53,428,999,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428,999,890.35/244,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,420.33

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