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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,829.04, 371,909.64 and 159,144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,829.04, 371,909.64 and 159,144.83 is: 238,823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,829.04 : 371,909.64 = 159,144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,829.04/371,909.64 = 159,144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,829.04x = 371,909.64 × 159,144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,829.04x = 59,187,496,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187,496,433.16/247,829.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,823.89

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