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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,975.20, 318,481.20 and 159,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,975.20, 318,481.20 and 159,487.20 is: 239,620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,975.20 : 318,481.20 = 159,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,975.20/318,481.20 = 159,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,975.20x = 318,481.20 × 159,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,975.20x = 50,793,674,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,793,674,840.64/211,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,620.84

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