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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,773.86, 337,859.25 and 159,903.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,773.86, 337,859.25 and 159,903.14 is: 220,712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,773.86 : 337,859.25 = 159,903.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,773.86/337,859.25 = 159,903.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,773.86x = 337,859.25 × 159,903.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,773.86x = 54,024,754,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024,754,953.05/244,773.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,712.93

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