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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,828.04, 371,908.14 and 159,143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,828.04, 371,908.14 and 159,143.83 is: 238,822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,828.04 : 371,908.14 = 159,143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,828.04/371,908.14 = 159,143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,828.04x = 371,908.14 × 159,143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,828.04x = 59,186,885,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,885,807.78/247,828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,822.39

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