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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,374.20, 365,061.30 and 159,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,374.20, 365,061.30 and 159,393.40 is: 239,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,374.20 : 365,061.30 = 159,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,374.20/365,061.30 = 159,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,374.20x = 365,061.30 × 159,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,374.20x = 58,188,361,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,188,361,815.42/243,374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,090.10

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