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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,804.76, 292,043.63 and 157,996.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,804.76, 292,043.63 and 157,996.37 is: 217,850.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,804.76 : 292,043.63 = 157,996.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,804.76/292,043.63 = 157,996.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,804.76x = 292,043.63 × 157,996.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,804.76x = 46,141,831,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141,831,171.42/211,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,850.78

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