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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,735.48, 364,943.70 and 159,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,735.48, 364,943.70 and 159,285.24 is: 238,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,735.48 : 364,943.70 = 159,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,735.48/364,943.70 = 159,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,735.48x = 364,943.70 × 159,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,735.48x = 58,130,144,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,130,144,840.99/243,735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,496.85

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