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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,942.20, 318,431.70 and 159,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,942.20, 318,431.70 and 159,454.20 is: 239,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,942.20 : 318,431.70 = 159,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,942.20/318,431.70 = 159,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,942.20x = 318,431.70 × 159,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,942.20x = 50,775,271,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,775,271,978.14/211,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,571.32

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