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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,552.60, 325,033.02 and 159,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,552.60, 325,033.02 and 159,237.70 is: 219,728.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,552.60 : 325,033.02 = 159,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,552.60/325,033.02 = 159,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,552.60x = 325,033.02 × 159,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,552.60x = 51,757,510,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757,510,528.85/235,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,728.04

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