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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,650.46, 324,084.92 and 159,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,650.46, 324,084.92 and 159,067.74 is: 219,694.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,650.46 : 324,084.92 = 159,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,650.46/324,084.92 = 159,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,650.46x = 324,084.92 × 159,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,650.46x = 51,551,455,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551,455,792.48/234,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,694.67

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