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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,163, 338,100.30 and 159,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,163, 338,100.30 and 159,032.28 is: 219,318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,163 : 338,100.30 = 159,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,163/338,100.30 = 159,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,163x = 338,100.30 × 159,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,163x = 53,768,861,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,768,861,577.68/245,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,318.83

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