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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,752.32, 364,128.48 and 159,626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,752.32, 364,128.48 and 159,626.88 is: 239,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,752.32 : 364,128.48 = 159,626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,752.32/364,128.48 = 159,626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,752.32x = 364,128.48 × 159,626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,752.32x = 58,124,693,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124,693,181.54/242,752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,440.32

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