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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,251.40, 298,877.10 and 159,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,251.40, 298,877.10 and 159,885.40 is: 239,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,251.40 : 298,877.10 = 159,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,251.40/298,877.10 = 159,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,251.40x = 298,877.10 × 159,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,251.40x = 47,786,084,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,786,084,684.34/199,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,828.10

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