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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,303.19, 325,985.85 and 159,849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,303.19, 325,985.85 and 159,849.05 is: 220,515.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,303.19 : 325,985.85 = 159,849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,303.19/325,985.85 = 159,849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,303.19x = 325,985.85 × 159,849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,303.19x = 52,108,526,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,108,526,806.01/236,303.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,515.55

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