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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,706.48, 325,395.28 and 159,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,706.48, 325,395.28 and 159,627.68 is: 220,367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,706.48 : 325,395.28 = 159,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,706.48/325,395.28 = 159,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,706.48x = 325,395.28 × 159,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,706.48x = 51,942,093,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,942,093,629.35/235,706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,367.69

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