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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,640.60, 328,731.90 and 159,498.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,640.60, 328,731.90 and 159,498.10 is: 238,717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,640.60 : 328,731.90 = 159,498.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,640.60/328,731.90 = 159,498.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,640.60x = 328,731.90 × 159,498.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,640.60x = 52,432,113,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,432,113,459.39/219,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,717.77

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