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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,658.46, 324,095.96 and 159,075.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,658.46, 324,095.96 and 159,075.74 is: 219,705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,658.46 : 324,095.96 = 159,075.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,658.46/324,095.96 = 159,075.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,658.46x = 324,095.96 × 159,075.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,658.46x = 51,555,804,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,555,804,668.01/234,658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,705.71

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