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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,311.44, 325,997.23 and 159,857.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,311.44, 325,997.23 and 159,857.30 is: 220,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,311.44 : 325,997.23 = 159,857.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,311.44/325,997.23 = 159,857.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,311.44x = 325,997.23 × 159,857.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,311.44x = 52,113,036,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,113,036,995.28/236,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,526.93

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