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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,660.96, 324,099.41 and 159,078.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,660.96, 324,099.41 and 159,078.24 is: 219,709.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,660.96 : 324,099.41 = 159,078.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,660.96/324,099.41 = 159,078.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,660.96x = 324,099.41 × 159,078.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,660.96x = 51,557,162,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,557,162,932.45/234,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,709.16

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