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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,156.16, 318,150.90 and 78,963.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,156.16, 318,150.90 and 78,963.54 is: 118,414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,156.16 : 318,150.90 = 78,963.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,156.16/318,150.90 = 78,963.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,156.16x = 318,150.90 × 78,963.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,156.16x = 25,122,321,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122,321,318.19/212,156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,414.29

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