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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,292.44, 323,371.26 and 158,865.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,292.44, 323,371.26 and 158,865.24 is: 219,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,292.44 : 323,371.26 = 158,865.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,292.44/323,371.26 = 158,865.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,292.44x = 323,371.26 × 158,865.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,292.44x = 51,372,452,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,372,452,829.00/234,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,266.37

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