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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,947.20, 318,439.20 and 159,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,947.20, 318,439.20 and 159,459.20 is: 239,578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,947.20 : 318,439.20 = 159,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,947.20/318,439.20 = 159,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,947.20x = 318,439.20 × 159,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,947.20x = 50,778,060,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,778,060,080.64/211,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,578.82

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