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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,655.46, 324,091.82 and 159,072.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,655.46, 324,091.82 and 159,072.74 is: 219,701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,655.46 : 324,091.82 = 159,072.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,655.46/324,091.82 = 159,072.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,655.46x = 324,091.82 × 159,072.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,655.46x = 51,554,173,818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554,173,818.99/234,655.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,701.57

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