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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,662.96, 324,102.16 and 159,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,662.96, 324,102.16 and 159,080.24 is: 219,711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,662.96 : 324,102.16 = 159,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,662.96/324,102.16 = 159,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,662.96x = 324,102.16 × 159,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,662.96x = 51,558,249,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,558,249,397.32/234,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,711.92

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