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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,310.94, 325,996.54 and 159,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,310.94, 325,996.54 and 159,856.80 is: 220,526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,310.94 : 325,996.54 = 159,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,310.94/325,996.54 = 159,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,310.94x = 325,996.54 × 159,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,310.94x = 52,112,763,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112,763,695.47/236,310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,526.24

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