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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,061.99, 321,442.83 and 159,518.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,061.99, 321,442.83 and 159,518.01 is: 220,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,061.99 : 321,442.83 = 159,518.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,061.99/321,442.83 = 159,518.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,061.99x = 321,442.83 × 159,518.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,061.99x = 51,275,920,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,275,920,570.37/233,061.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,009.79

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