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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,982.70, 318,492.45 and 159,494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,982.70, 318,492.45 and 159,494.70 is: 239,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,982.70 : 318,492.45 = 159,494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,982.70/318,492.45 = 159,494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,982.70x = 318,492.45 × 159,494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,982.70x = 50,797,857,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,797,857,765.02/211,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,632.09

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