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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,592.75, 324,005.34 and 159,010.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,592.75, 324,005.34 and 159,010.03 is: 219,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,592.75 : 324,005.34 = 159,010.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,592.75/324,005.34 = 159,010.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,592.75x = 324,005.34 × 159,010.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,592.75x = 51,520,098,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520,098,833.56/234,592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,615.05

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