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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,728.30, 337,610.43 and 158,714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,728.30, 337,610.43 and 158,714.49 is: 218,951.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,728.30 : 337,610.43 = 158,714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,728.30/337,610.43 = 158,714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,728.30x = 337,610.43 × 158,714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,728.30x = 53,583,667,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583,667,216.13/244,728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,951.66

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