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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,666.21, 324,106.65 and 159,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,666.21, 324,106.65 and 159,083.49 is: 219,716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,666.21 : 324,106.65 = 159,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,666.21/324,106.65 = 159,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,666.21x = 324,106.65 × 159,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,666.21x = 51,560,017,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,560,017,014.21/234,666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,716.41

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