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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,286.16, 324,376.92 and 159,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,286.16, 324,376.92 and 159,703.44 is: 220,174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,286.16 : 324,376.92 = 159,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,286.16/324,376.92 = 159,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,286.16x = 324,376.92 × 159,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,286.16x = 51,804,109,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,804,109,980.60/235,286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,174.91

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