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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,824.39, 292,507.53 and 158,015.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,824.39, 292,507.53 and 158,015.99 is: 218,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,824.39 : 292,507.53 = 158,015.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,824.39/292,507.53 = 158,015.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,824.39x = 292,507.53 × 158,015.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,824.39x = 46,220,867,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,220,867,666.67/211,824.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,203.71

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