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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,323.99, 338,432.78 and 159,276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,323.99, 338,432.78 and 159,276.48 is: 219,727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,323.99 : 338,432.78 = 159,276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,323.99/338,432.78 = 159,276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,323.99x = 338,432.78 × 159,276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,323.99x = 53,904,381,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,904,381,044.08/245,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,727.31

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