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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,707.14, 326,862.37 and 159,667.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,707.14, 326,862.37 and 159,667.14 is: 238,625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,707.14 : 326,862.37 = 159,667.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,707.14/326,862.37 = 159,667.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,707.14x = 326,862.37 × 159,667.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,707.14x = 52,189,179,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,189,179,791.52/218,707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,625.86

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