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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,684.16, 326,828.04 and 159,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,684.16, 326,828.04 and 159,644.16 is: 238,591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,684.16 : 326,828.04 = 159,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,684.16/326,828.04 = 159,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,684.16x = 326,828.04 × 159,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,684.16x = 52,176,187,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176,187,910.25/218,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,591.53

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