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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,048.44, 324,633.92 and 158,435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,048.44, 324,633.92 and 158,435.40 is: 218,820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,048.44 : 324,633.92 = 158,435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,048.44/324,633.92 = 158,435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,048.44x = 324,633.92 × 158,435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,048.44x = 51,433,504,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,433,504,176.59/235,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,820.87

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