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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,997.16, 378,708.42 and 159,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,997.16, 378,708.42 and 159,306.08 is: 238,463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,997.16 : 378,708.42 = 159,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,997.16/378,708.42 = 159,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,997.16x = 378,708.42 × 159,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,997.16x = 60,330,553,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,330,553,853.19/252,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,463.36

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