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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,634.94, 324,063.51 and 159,052.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,634.94, 324,063.51 and 159,052.22 is: 219,673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,634.94 : 324,063.51 = 159,052.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,634.94/324,063.51 = 159,052.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,634.94x = 324,063.51 × 159,052.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,634.94x = 51,543,020,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,543,020,686.49/234,634.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,673.25

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