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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,742.84, 318,301.74 and 159,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,742.84, 318,301.74 and 159,158.28 is: 219,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,742.84 : 318,301.74 = 159,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,742.84/318,301.74 = 159,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,742.84x = 318,301.74 × 159,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,742.84x = 50,660,357,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,660,357,459.41/230,742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,553.32

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