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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,964.60, 328,446.90 and 159,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,964.60, 328,446.90 and 159,478.20 is: 239,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,964.60 : 328,446.90 = 159,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,964.60/328,446.90 = 159,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,964.60x = 328,446.90 × 159,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,964.60x = 52,380,120,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,380,120,407.58/218,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,217.30

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