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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,562.44, 325,046.65 and 159,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,562.44, 325,046.65 and 159,247.60 is: 219,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,562.44 : 325,046.65 = 159,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,562.44/325,046.65 = 159,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,562.44x = 325,046.65 × 159,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,562.44x = 51,762,898,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,762,898,900.54/235,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,741.73

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