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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,802.26, 292,040.18 and 157,993.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,802.26, 292,040.18 and 157,993.86 is: 217,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,802.26 : 292,040.18 = 157,993.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,802.26/292,040.18 = 157,993.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,802.26x = 292,040.18 × 157,993.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,802.26x = 46,140,555,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,140,555,313.29/211,802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,847.32

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