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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,019.23, 327,527.96 and 159,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,019.23, 327,527.96 and 159,248.52 is: 238,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,019.23 : 327,527.96 = 159,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,019.23/327,527.96 = 159,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,019.23x = 327,527.96 × 159,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,019.23x = 52,158,342,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,158,342,092.38/219,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,145.03

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