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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,904.20, 318,374.70 and 159,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,904.20, 318,374.70 and 159,416.20 is: 239,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,904.20 : 318,374.70 = 159,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,904.20/318,374.70 = 159,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,904.20x = 318,374.70 × 159,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,904.20x = 50,754,084,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,754,084,850.14/211,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,514.29

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