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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,330.92, 372,574.16 and 159,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,330.92, 372,574.16 and 159,684.52 is: 239,576.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,330.92 : 372,574.16 = 159,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,330.92/372,574.16 = 159,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,330.92x = 372,574.16 × 159,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,330.92x = 59,494,325,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,494,325,904.00/248,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,576.79

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