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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,315.19, 326,002.41 and 159,861.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,315.19, 326,002.41 and 159,861.05 is: 220,532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,315.19 : 326,002.41 = 159,861.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,315.19/326,002.41 = 159,861.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,315.19x = 326,002.41 × 159,861.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,315.19x = 52,115,085,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,115,085,935.12/236,315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,532.10

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