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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,632.54, 337,280.46 and 158,439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,632.54, 337,280.46 and 158,439.26 is: 218,443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,632.54 : 337,280.46 = 158,439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,632.54/337,280.46 = 158,439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,632.54x = 337,280.46 × 158,439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,632.54x = 53,438,466,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,438,466,494.86/244,632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,443.82

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