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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,266.80, 328,900.20 and 159,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,266.80, 328,900.20 and 159,488.80 is: 239,233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,266.80 : 328,900.20 = 159,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,266.80/328,900.20 = 159,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,266.80x = 328,900.20 × 159,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,266.80x = 52,455,898,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,455,898,217.76/219,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,233.20

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