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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,651.46, 324,086.30 and 159,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,651.46, 324,086.30 and 159,068.74 is: 219,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,651.46 : 324,086.30 = 159,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,651.46/324,086.30 = 159,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,651.46x = 324,086.30 × 159,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,651.46x = 51,551,999,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551,999,392.26/234,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,696.05

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