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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,847.53, 337,564.77 and 159,816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,847.53, 337,564.77 and 159,816.97 is: 220,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,847.53 : 337,564.77 = 159,816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,847.53/337,564.77 = 159,816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,847.53x = 337,564.77 × 159,816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,847.53x = 53,948,578,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,948,578,720.15/244,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,335.40

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