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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,540.20, 317,828.70 and 159,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,540.20, 317,828.70 and 159,052.20 is: 238,968.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,540.20 : 317,828.70 = 159,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,540.20/317,828.70 = 159,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,540.20x = 317,828.70 × 159,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,540.20x = 50,551,353,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551,353,958.14/211,540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,968.07

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