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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,175.44, 323,209.80 and 158,748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,175.44, 323,209.80 and 158,748.24 is: 219,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,175.44 : 323,209.80 = 158,748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,175.44/323,209.80 = 158,748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,175.44x = 323,209.80 × 158,748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,175.44x = 51,308,986,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,308,986,900.75/234,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,104.90

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