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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,265.66, 338,255.87 and 159,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,265.66, 338,255.87 and 159,139.80 is: 219,476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,265.66 : 338,255.87 = 159,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,265.66/338,255.87 = 159,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,265.66x = 338,255.87 × 159,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,265.66x = 53,829,970,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,829,970,704.93/245,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,476.18

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