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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,693.96, 337,723.76 and 159,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,693.96, 337,723.76 and 159,663.40 is: 220,365.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,693.96 : 337,723.76 = 159,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,693.96/337,723.76 = 159,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,693.96x = 337,723.76 × 159,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,693.96x = 53,922,123,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922,123,782.38/244,693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,365.57

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