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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,389.25, 339,894.90 and 159,144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,389.25, 339,894.90 and 159,144.33 is: 219,540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,389.25 : 339,894.90 = 159,144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,389.25/339,894.90 = 159,144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,389.25x = 339,894.90 × 159,144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,389.25x = 54,092,346,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092,346,130.92/246,389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,540.20

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