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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,321.19, 326,010.69 and 159,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,321.19, 326,010.69 and 159,867.06 is: 220,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,321.19 : 326,010.69 = 159,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,321.19/326,010.69 = 159,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,321.19x = 326,010.69 × 159,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,321.19x = 52,118,370,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,118,370,538.87/236,321.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,540.40

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