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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,989.60, 371,984.40 and 159,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,989.60, 371,984.40 and 159,416.10 is: 239,124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,989.60 : 371,984.40 = 159,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,989.60/371,984.40 = 159,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,989.60x = 371,984.40 × 159,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,989.60x = 59,300,302,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,300,302,308.84/247,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,124.15

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