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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,625.60, 365,438.40 and 159,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,625.60, 365,438.40 and 159,644.80 is: 239,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,625.60 : 365,438.40 = 159,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,625.60/365,438.40 = 159,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,625.60x = 365,438.40 × 159,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,625.60x = 58,340,340,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340,340,280.32/243,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,467.20

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