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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,805.85, 337,745.45 and 159,972.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,805.85, 337,745.45 and 159,972.12 is: 220,704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,805.85 : 337,745.45 = 159,972.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,805.85/337,745.45 = 159,972.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,805.85x = 337,745.45 × 159,972.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,805.85x = 54,029,854,856.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,854,856.99/244,805.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,704.92

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