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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,936.18, 325,480.62 and 159,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,936.18, 325,480.62 and 159,481.96 is: 220,009.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,936.18 : 325,480.62 = 159,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,936.18/325,480.62 = 159,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,936.18x = 325,480.62 × 159,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,936.18x = 51,908,287,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,908,287,713.44/235,936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,009.87

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