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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,289.44, 323,367.12 and 158,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,289.44, 323,367.12 and 158,862.24 is: 219,262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,289.44 : 323,367.12 = 158,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,289.44/323,367.12 = 158,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,289.44x = 323,367.12 × 158,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,289.44x = 51,370,825,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,825,025.55/234,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,262.23

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