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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,646.96, 324,080.04 and 159,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,646.96, 324,080.04 and 159,064.24 is: 219,689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,646.96 : 324,080.04 = 159,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,646.96/324,080.04 = 159,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,646.96x = 324,080.04 × 159,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,646.96x = 51,549,545,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,549,545,261.77/234,646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,689.81

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