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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,577.28, 372,944.64 and 159,930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,577.28, 372,944.64 and 159,930.88 is: 239,946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,577.28 : 372,944.64 = 159,930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,577.28/372,944.64 = 159,930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,577.28x = 372,944.64 × 159,930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,577.28x = 59,645,364,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,645,364,466.48/248,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,946.97

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