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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,036.48, 401,993.30 and 159,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,036.48, 401,993.30 and 159,996.34 is: 239,957.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,036.48 : 401,993.30 = 159,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,036.48/401,993.30 = 159,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,036.48x = 401,993.30 × 159,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,036.48x = 64,317,456,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317,456,704.52/268,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,957.85

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