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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,664.75, 373,902.67 and 159,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,664.75, 373,902.67 and 159,427.96 is: 238,762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,664.75 : 373,902.67 = 159,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,664.75/373,902.67 = 159,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,664.75x = 373,902.67 × 159,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,664.75x = 59,610,539,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,610,539,916.65/249,664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,762.34

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