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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,601.82, 325,100.88 and 159,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,601.82, 325,100.88 and 159,287.04 is: 219,796.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,601.82 : 325,100.88 = 159,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,601.82/325,100.88 = 159,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,601.82x = 325,100.88 × 159,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,601.82x = 51,784,356,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,784,356,876.60/235,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,796.08

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