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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,023.16, 325,832.34 and 159,944.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,023.16, 325,832.34 and 159,944.18 is: 220,804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,023.16 : 325,832.34 = 159,944.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,023.16/325,832.34 = 159,944.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,023.16x = 325,832.34 × 159,944.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,023.16x = 52,114,986,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,114,986,438.78/236,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,804.54

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