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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,254.21, 323,742.56 and 159,718.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,254.21, 323,742.56 and 159,718.91 is: 239,106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,254.21 : 323,742.56 = 159,718.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,254.21/323,742.56 = 159,718.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,254.21x = 323,742.56 × 159,718.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,254.21x = 51,707,806,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707,806,386.50/216,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,106.59

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