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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,659.46, 324,097.34 and 159,076.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,659.46, 324,097.34 and 159,076.74 is: 219,707.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,659.46 : 324,097.34 = 159,076.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,659.46/324,097.34 = 159,076.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,659.46x = 324,097.34 × 159,076.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,659.46x = 51,556,348,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556,348,289.87/234,659.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,707.10

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