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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,635.02, 324,063.63 and 159,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,635.02, 324,063.63 and 159,052.30 is: 219,673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,635.02 : 324,063.63 = 159,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,635.02/324,063.63 = 159,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,635.02x = 324,063.63 × 159,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,635.02x = 51,543,063,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,543,063,282.27/234,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,673.36

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