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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,923.98, 327,385.35 and 159,153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,923.98, 327,385.35 and 159,153.27 is: 238,002.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,923.98 : 327,385.35 = 159,153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,923.98/327,385.35 = 159,153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,923.98x = 327,385.35 × 159,153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,923.98x = 52,104,449,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,104,449,002.59/218,923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,002.47

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