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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,767.32, 365,503.02 and 159,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,767.32, 365,503.02 and 159,425.56 is: 239,041.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,767.32 : 365,503.02 = 159,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,767.32/365,503.02 = 159,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,767.32x = 365,503.02 × 159,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,767.32x = 58,270,523,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270,523,645.19/243,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,041.57

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