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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,616.02, 337,257.62 and 158,422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,616.02, 337,257.62 and 158,422.72 is: 218,420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,616.02 : 337,257.62 = 158,422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,616.02/337,257.62 = 158,422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,616.02x = 337,257.62 × 158,422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,616.02x = 53,429,269,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429,269,501.13/244,616.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,420.97

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