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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,561.94, 325,045.96 and 159,247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,561.94, 325,045.96 and 159,247.10 is: 219,741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,561.94 : 325,045.96 = 159,247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,561.94/325,045.96 = 159,247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,561.94x = 325,045.96 × 159,247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,561.94x = 51,762,626,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,762,626,496.72/235,561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,741.04

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