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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,640.98, 337,292.01 and 158,447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,640.98, 337,292.01 and 158,447.86 is: 218,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,640.98 : 337,292.01 = 158,447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,640.98/337,292.01 = 158,447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,640.98x = 337,292.01 × 158,447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,640.98x = 53,443,197,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,443,197,179.60/244,640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,455.62

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