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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,019.72, 332,434.49 and 159,253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,019.72, 332,434.49 and 159,253.26 is: 219,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,019.72 : 332,434.49 = 159,253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,019.72/332,434.49 = 159,253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,019.72x = 332,434.49 × 159,253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,019.72x = 52,941,276,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,941,276,268.94/241,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,655.37

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