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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,623.60, 328,706.40 and 159,481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,623.60, 328,706.40 and 159,481.10 is: 238,692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,623.60 : 328,706.40 = 159,481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,623.60/328,706.40 = 159,481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,623.60x = 328,706.40 × 159,481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,623.60x = 52,422,458,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,458,249.04/219,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,692.28

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