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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,674.56, 324,852.48 and 159,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,674.56, 324,852.48 and 159,169.04 is: 219,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,674.56 : 324,852.48 = 159,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,674.56/324,852.48 = 159,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,674.56x = 324,852.48 × 159,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,674.56x = 51,706,457,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,706,457,383.22/235,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,397.70

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