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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,552.20, 325,032.51 and 159,237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,552.20, 325,032.51 and 159,237.35 is: 219,727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,552.20 : 325,032.51 = 159,237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,552.20/325,032.51 = 159,237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,552.20x = 325,032.51 × 159,237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,552.20x = 51,757,315,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757,315,556.25/235,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,727.59

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