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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,644.46, 324,076.64 and 159,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,644.46, 324,076.64 and 159,061.74 is: 219,686.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,644.46 : 324,076.64 = 159,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,644.46/324,076.64 = 159,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,644.46x = 324,076.64 × 159,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,644.46x = 51,548,193,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,548,193,456.44/234,644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,686.39

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