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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,250.06, 324,744.39 and 158,872.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,250.06, 324,744.39 and 158,872.73 is: 219,311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,250.06 : 324,744.39 = 158,872.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,250.06/324,744.39 = 158,872.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,250.06x = 324,744.39 × 158,872.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,250.06x = 51,593,026,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,593,026,167.76/235,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,311.43

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