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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,577.88, 325,068.06 and 159,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,577.88, 325,068.06 and 159,263.04 is: 219,763.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,577.88 : 325,068.06 = 159,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,577.88/325,068.06 = 159,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,577.88x = 325,068.06 × 159,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,577.88x = 51,771,327,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,771,327,442.50/235,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,763.11

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