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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,743, 337,936.48 and 158,742.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,743, 337,936.48 and 158,742.86 is: 219,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,743 : 337,936.48 = 158,742.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,743/337,936.48 = 158,742.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,743x = 337,936.48 × 158,742.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,743x = 53,645,003,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,645,003,333.53/244,743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,189.12

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