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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,842.49, 329,652.85 and 156,626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,842.49, 329,652.85 and 156,626.49 is: 234,860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,842.49 : 329,652.85 = 156,626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,842.49/329,652.85 = 156,626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,842.49x = 329,652.85 × 156,626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,842.49x = 51,632,368,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,632,368,814.00/219,842.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,860.74

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