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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,740, 337,932.34 and 158,739.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,740, 337,932.34 and 158,739.86 is: 219,184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,740 : 337,932.34 = 158,739.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,740/337,932.34 = 158,739.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,740x = 337,932.34 × 158,739.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,740x = 53,643,332,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,643,332,341.07/244,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,184.98

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