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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,629.60, 371,444.40 and 159,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,629.60, 371,444.40 and 159,056.10 is: 238,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,629.60 : 371,444.40 = 159,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,629.60/371,444.40 = 159,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,629.60x = 371,444.40 × 159,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,629.60x = 59,080,497,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080,497,630.84/247,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,584.15

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