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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,742, 337,935.10 and 158,741.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,742, 337,935.10 and 158,741.86 is: 219,187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,742 : 337,935.10 = 158,741.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,742/337,935.10 = 158,741.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,742x = 337,935.10 × 158,741.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,742x = 53,644,446,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,644,446,333.29/244,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,187.74

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