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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,390.60, 329,085.90 and 159,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,390.60, 329,085.90 and 159,904.20 is: 239,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,390.60 : 329,085.90 = 159,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,390.60/329,085.90 = 159,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,390.60x = 329,085.90 × 159,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,390.60x = 52,622,217,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,622,217,570.78/219,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,856.30

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