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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,024.57, 372,202.29 and 159,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,024.57, 372,202.29 and 159,341.72 is: 239,118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,024.57 : 372,202.29 = 159,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,024.57/372,202.29 = 159,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,024.57x = 372,202.29 × 159,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,024.57x = 59,307,351,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,307,351,215.53/248,024.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,118.86

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