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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,352.40, 372,606.36 and 159,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,352.40, 372,606.36 and 159,706 is: 239,609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,352.40 : 372,606.36 = 159,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,352.40/372,606.36 = 159,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,352.40x = 372,606.36 × 159,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,352.40x = 59,507,471,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,507,471,330.16/248,352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,609.00

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