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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,622.58, 337,266.66 and 158,429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,622.58, 337,266.66 and 158,429.28 is: 218,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,622.58 : 337,266.66 = 158,429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,622.58/337,266.66 = 158,429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,622.58x = 337,266.66 × 158,429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,622.58x = 53,432,914,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432,914,111.80/244,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,430.02

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