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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,543.04, 325,019.89 and 159,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,543.04, 325,019.89 and 159,228.18 is: 219,714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,543.04 : 325,019.89 = 159,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,543.04/325,019.89 = 159,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,543.04x = 325,019.89 × 159,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,543.04x = 51,752,325,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,752,325,747.54/235,543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,714.94

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