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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,640.32, 337,552.32 and 159,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,640.32, 337,552.32 and 159,881.92 is: 220,603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,640.32 : 337,552.32 = 159,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,640.32/337,552.32 = 159,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,640.32x = 337,552.32 × 159,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,640.32x = 53,968,513,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,968,513,022.05/244,640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,603.51

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