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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,813.24, 294,820.80 and 159,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,813.24, 294,820.80 and 159,925.56 is: 220,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,813.24 : 294,820.80 = 159,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,813.24/294,820.80 = 159,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,813.24x = 294,820.80 × 159,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,813.24x = 47,149,381,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149,381,539.65/213,813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,516.66

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