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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,524.52, 338,709.44 and 159,477.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,524.52, 338,709.44 and 159,477.41 is: 220,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,524.52 : 338,709.44 = 159,477.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,524.52/338,709.44 = 159,477.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,524.52x = 338,709.44 × 159,477.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,524.52x = 54,016,501,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,016,501,742.82/245,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,004.51

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