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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,863.16, 292,560.92 and 158,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,863.16, 292,560.92 and 158,054.72 is: 218,257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,863.16 : 292,560.92 = 158,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,863.16/292,560.92 = 158,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,863.16x = 292,560.92 × 158,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,863.16x = 46,240,634,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,240,634,293.54/211,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,257.08

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