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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,966.20, 318,467.70 and 159,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,966.20, 318,467.70 and 159,478.20 is: 239,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,966.20 : 318,467.70 = 159,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,966.20/318,467.70 = 159,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,966.20x = 318,467.70 × 159,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,966.20x = 50,788,655,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,788,655,554.14/211,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,607.33

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