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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,754.40, 328,261.20 and 159,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,754.40, 328,261.20 and 159,440.80 is: 239,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,754.40 : 328,261.20 = 159,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,754.40/328,261.20 = 159,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,754.40x = 328,261.20 × 159,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,754.40x = 52,338,228,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,338,228,336.96/218,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,255.66

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