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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,548.66, 325,027.70 and 159,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,548.66, 325,027.70 and 159,233.76 is: 219,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,548.66 : 325,027.70 = 159,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,548.66/325,027.70 = 159,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,548.66x = 325,027.70 × 159,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,548.66x = 51,755,382,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,755,382,576.11/235,548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,722.68

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