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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,446.80, 381,670.20 and 159,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,446.80, 381,670.20 and 159,968.40 is: 239,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,446.80 : 381,670.20 = 159,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,446.80/381,670.20 = 159,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,446.80x = 381,670.20 × 159,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,446.80x = 61,055,171,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,055,171,221.68/254,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,952.60

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