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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,998.80, 371,998.20 and 159,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,998.80, 371,998.20 and 159,352.40 is: 239,028.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,998.80 : 371,998.20 = 159,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,998.80/371,998.20 = 159,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,998.80x = 371,998.20 × 159,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,998.80x = 59,278,805,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,278,805,965.68/247,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,028.60

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