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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,814.68, 325,319.10 and 159,309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,814.68, 325,319.10 and 159,309.16 is: 219,775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,814.68 : 325,319.10 = 159,309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,814.68/325,319.10 = 159,309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,814.68x = 325,319.10 × 159,309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,814.68x = 51,826,312,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,826,312,552.96/235,814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,775.60

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