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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,264.80, 328,897.20 and 159,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,264.80, 328,897.20 and 159,486.80 is: 239,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,264.80 : 328,897.20 = 159,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,264.80/328,897.20 = 159,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,264.80x = 328,897.20 × 159,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,264.80x = 52,454,761,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454,761,956.96/219,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,230.20

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