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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,634.85, 337,283.51 and 158,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,634.85, 337,283.51 and 158,441.49 is: 218,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,634.85 : 337,283.51 = 158,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,634.85/337,283.51 = 158,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,634.85x = 337,283.51 × 158,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,634.85x = 53,439,701,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439,701,084.62/244,634.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,446.80

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