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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,934.28, 325,478.00 and 159,480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,934.28, 325,478.00 and 159,480.06 is: 220,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,934.28 : 325,478.00 = 159,480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,934.28/325,478.00 = 159,480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,934.28x = 325,478.00 × 159,480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,934.28x = 51,907,251,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,907,251,995.98/235,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,007.25

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