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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,501.67, 338,677.88 and 159,454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,501.67, 338,677.88 and 159,454.53 is: 219,972.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,501.67 : 338,677.88 = 159,454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,501.67/338,677.88 = 159,454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,501.67x = 338,677.88 × 159,454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,501.67x = 54,003,721,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,003,721,379.52/245,501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,972.93

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