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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,808.87, 337,749.57 and 159,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,808.87, 337,749.57 and 159,975.14 is: 220,709.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,808.87 : 337,749.57 = 159,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,808.87/337,749.57 = 159,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,808.87x = 337,749.57 × 159,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,808.87x = 54,031,533,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,031,533,056.94/244,808.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,709.05

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