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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,937.18, 325,482 and 159,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,937.18, 325,482 and 159,482.96 is: 220,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,937.18 : 325,482 = 159,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,937.18/325,482 = 159,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,937.18x = 325,482 × 159,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,937.18x = 51,908,832,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,908,832,786.72/235,937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,011.25

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