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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,496.39, 338,670.63 and 159,449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,496.39, 338,670.63 and 159,449.28 is: 219,965.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,496.39 : 338,670.63 = 159,449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,496.39/338,670.63 = 159,449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,496.39x = 338,670.63 × 159,449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,496.39x = 54,000,788,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,000,788,110.65/245,496.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,965.71

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