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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,666.71, 324,107.34 and 159,083.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,666.71, 324,107.34 and 159,083.99 is: 219,717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,666.71 : 324,107.34 = 159,083.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,666.71/324,107.34 = 159,083.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,666.71x = 324,107.34 × 159,083.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,666.71x = 51,560,288,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,560,288,835.49/234,666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,717.10

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