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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,638.48, 337,288.56 and 158,445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,638.48, 337,288.56 and 158,445.36 is: 218,452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,638.48 : 337,288.56 = 158,445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,638.48/337,288.56 = 158,445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,638.48x = 337,288.56 × 158,445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,638.48x = 53,441,807,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,441,807,313.08/244,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,452.17

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