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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,127.31, 325,598.41 and 159,513.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,127.31, 325,598.41 and 159,513.45 is: 219,954.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,127.31 : 325,598.41 = 159,513.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,127.31/325,598.41 = 159,513.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,127.31x = 325,598.41 × 159,513.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,127.31x = 51,937,324,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,937,324,672.01/236,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,954.76

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