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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,234.30, 328,851.45 and 159,456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,234.30, 328,851.45 and 159,456.30 is: 239,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,234.30 : 328,851.45 = 159,456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,234.30/328,851.45 = 159,456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,234.30x = 328,851.45 × 159,456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,234.30x = 52,437,435,466.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,437,435,466.64/219,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,184.45

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