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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,593.75, 324,006.72 and 159,011.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,593.75, 324,006.72 and 159,011.03 is: 219,616.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,593.75 : 324,006.72 = 159,011.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,593.75/324,006.72 = 159,011.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,593.75x = 324,006.72 × 159,011.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,593.75x = 51,520,642,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520,642,274.12/234,593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,616.43

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