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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,338.95, 318,664.05 and 156,329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,338.95, 318,664.05 and 156,329.99 is: 234,609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,338.95 : 318,664.05 = 156,329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,338.95/318,664.05 = 156,329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,338.95x = 318,664.05 × 156,329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,338.95x = 49,816,746,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,816,746,156.54/212,338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,609.55

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