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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,645.21, 324,077.67 and 159,062.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,645.21, 324,077.67 and 159,062.49 is: 219,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,645.21 : 324,077.67 = 159,062.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,645.21/324,077.67 = 159,062.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,645.21x = 324,077.67 × 159,062.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,645.21x = 51,548,601,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,548,601,143.60/234,645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,687.42

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