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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,548.57, 325,027.53 and 159,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,548.57, 325,027.53 and 159,233.70 is: 219,722.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,548.57 : 325,027.53 = 159,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,548.57/325,027.53 = 159,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,548.57x = 325,027.53 × 159,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,548.57x = 51,755,336,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,755,336,203.76/235,548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,722.57

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