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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,290.44, 323,368.50 and 158,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,290.44, 323,368.50 and 158,863.24 is: 219,263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,290.44 : 323,368.50 = 158,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,290.44/323,368.50 = 158,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,290.44x = 323,368.50 × 158,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,290.44x = 51,371,367,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371,367,623.94/234,290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,263.61

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