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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,647.96, 324,081.42 and 159,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,647.96, 324,081.42 and 159,065.24 is: 219,691.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,647.96 : 324,081.42 = 159,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,647.96/324,081.42 = 159,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,647.96x = 324,081.42 × 159,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,647.96x = 51,550,088,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,550,088,851.84/234,647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,691.19

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