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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,441.40, 328,007.70 and 159,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,441.40, 328,007.70 and 159,689.40 is: 239,786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,441.40 : 328,007.70 = 159,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,441.40/328,007.70 = 159,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,441.40x = 328,007.70 × 159,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,441.40x = 52,379,352,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,379,352,808.38/218,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,786.75

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