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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,827.40, 328,370.70 and 159,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,827.40, 328,370.70 and 159,513.80 is: 239,365.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,827.40 : 328,370.70 = 159,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,827.40/328,370.70 = 159,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,827.40x = 328,370.70 × 159,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,827.40x = 52,379,658,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,379,658,165.66/218,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,365.17

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