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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,633.83, 324,061.98 and 159,051.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,633.83, 324,061.98 and 159,051.11 is: 219,671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,633.83 : 324,061.98 = 159,051.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,633.83/324,061.98 = 159,051.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,633.83x = 324,061.98 × 159,051.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,633.83x = 51,542,417,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,542,417,517.22/234,633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,671.72

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