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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,859.15, 292,555.40 and 158,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,859.15, 292,555.40 and 158,050.71 is: 218,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,859.15 : 292,555.40 = 158,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,859.15/292,555.40 = 158,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,859.15x = 292,555.40 × 158,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,859.15x = 46,238,587,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238,587,894.08/211,859.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,251.56

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