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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,102.74, 324,541.09 and 158,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,102.74, 324,541.09 and 158,725.28 is: 219,107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,102.74 : 324,541.09 = 158,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,102.74/324,541.09 = 158,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,102.74x = 324,541.09 × 158,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,102.74x = 51,512,875,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,512,875,796.29/235,102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,107.93

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