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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,567.42, 338,931.43 and 159,632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,567.42, 338,931.43 and 159,632.86 is: 220,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,567.42 : 338,931.43 = 159,632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,567.42/338,931.43 = 159,632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,567.42x = 338,931.43 × 159,632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,567.42x = 54,104,593,514.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,104,593,514.79/245,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,324.80

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