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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,174.44, 323,208.42 and 158,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,174.44, 323,208.42 and 158,747.24 is: 219,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,174.44 : 323,208.42 = 158,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,174.44/323,208.42 = 158,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,174.44x = 323,208.42 × 158,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,174.44x = 51,308,444,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,308,444,619.76/234,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,103.52

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