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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,214.30, 328,821.45 and 159,436.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,214.30, 328,821.45 and 159,436.30 is: 239,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,214.30 : 328,821.45 = 159,436.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,214.30/328,821.45 = 159,436.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,214.30x = 328,821.45 × 159,436.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,214.30x = 52,426,075,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426,075,348.64/219,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,154.45

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