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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,109.97, 324,551.03 and 158,732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,109.97, 324,551.03 and 158,732.48 is: 219,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,109.97 : 324,551.03 = 158,732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,109.97/324,551.03 = 158,732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,109.97x = 324,551.03 × 158,732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,109.97x = 51,516,789,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,516,789,878.45/235,109.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,117.84

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