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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,552.54, 325,033.04 and 159,237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,552.54, 325,033.04 and 159,237.64 is: 219,728.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,552.54 : 325,033.04 = 159,237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,552.54/325,033.04 = 159,237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,552.54x = 325,033.04 × 159,237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,552.54x = 51,757,494,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757,494,211.63/235,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,728.02

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