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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,825.40, 328,367.70 and 159,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,825.40, 328,367.70 and 159,511.80 is: 239,362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,825.40 : 328,367.70 = 159,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,825.40/328,367.70 = 159,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,825.40x = 328,367.70 × 159,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,825.40x = 52,378,522,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,378,522,888.86/218,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,362.17

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