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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,648.96, 324,082.85 and 159,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,648.96, 324,082.85 and 159,066.24 is: 219,692.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,648.96 : 324,082.85 = 159,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,648.96/324,082.85 = 159,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,648.96x = 324,082.85 × 159,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,648.96x = 51,550,639,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,550,639,602.65/234,648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,692.60

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