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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,273.16, 338,266.20 and 159,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,273.16, 338,266.20 and 159,147.30 is: 219,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,273.16 : 338,266.20 = 159,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,273.16/338,266.20 = 159,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,273.16x = 338,266.20 × 159,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,273.16x = 53,834,152,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,834,152,411.26/245,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,486.52

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