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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,757.28, 337,811.28 and 159,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,757.28, 337,811.28 and 159,947.04 is: 220,757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,757.28 : 337,811.28 = 159,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,757.28/337,811.28 = 159,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,757.28x = 337,811.28 × 159,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,757.28x = 54,031,914,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,031,914,314.61/244,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,757.13

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