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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,634.54, 337,283.22 and 158,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,634.54, 337,283.22 and 158,441.26 is: 218,446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,634.54 : 337,283.22 = 158,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,634.54/337,283.22 = 158,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,634.54x = 337,283.22 × 158,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,634.54x = 53,439,578,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439,578,353.66/244,634.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,446.58

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