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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,758, 337,957.20 and 158,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,758, 337,957.20 and 158,757.84 is: 219,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,758 : 337,957.20 = 158,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,758/337,957.20 = 158,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,758x = 337,957.20 × 158,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,758x = 53,653,355,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,653,355,084.45/244,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,209.81

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