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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,091.23, 321,813.76 and 159,626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,091.23, 321,813.76 and 159,626.63 is: 220,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,091.23 : 321,813.76 = 159,626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,091.23/321,813.76 = 159,626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,091.23x = 321,813.76 × 159,626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,091.23x = 51,370,045,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,045,996.43/233,091.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,386.01

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