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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,642.80, 325,081.28 and 159,137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,642.80, 325,081.28 and 159,137.04 is: 219,537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,642.80 : 325,081.28 = 159,137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,642.80/325,081.28 = 159,137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,642.80x = 325,081.28 × 159,137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,642.80x = 51,732,472,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,732,472,658.61/235,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,537.68

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