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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,708.14, 326,863.86 and 159,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,708.14, 326,863.86 and 159,668.14 is: 238,627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,708.14 : 326,863.86 = 159,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,708.14/326,863.86 = 159,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,708.14x = 326,863.86 × 159,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,708.14x = 52,189,744,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,189,744,559.42/218,708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,627.35

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