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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,389.60, 329,084.40 and 159,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,389.60, 329,084.40 and 159,903.20 is: 239,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,389.60 : 329,084.40 = 159,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,389.60/329,084.40 = 159,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,389.60x = 329,084.40 × 159,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,389.60x = 52,621,648,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,621,648,630.08/219,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,854.80

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