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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,570.74, 325,058.04 and 159,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,570.74, 325,058.04 and 159,255.90 is: 219,753.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,570.74 : 325,058.04 = 159,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,570.74/325,058.04 = 159,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,570.74x = 325,058.04 × 159,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,570.74x = 51,767,410,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,767,410,712.44/235,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,753.14

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