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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,549.66, 325,029.08 and 159,234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,549.66, 325,029.08 and 159,234.76 is: 219,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,549.66 : 325,029.08 = 159,234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,549.66/325,029.08 = 159,234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,549.66x = 325,029.08 × 159,234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,549.66x = 51,755,927,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,755,927,546.82/235,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,724.06

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