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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,576.88, 338,944.50 and 159,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,576.88, 338,944.50 and 159,642.36 is: 220,337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,576.88 : 338,944.50 = 159,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,576.88/338,944.50 = 159,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,576.88x = 338,944.50 × 159,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,576.88x = 54,109,899,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109,899,889.02/245,576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,337.92

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