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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,910.81, 292,695.95 and 158,433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,910.81, 292,695.95 and 158,433.53 is: 218,831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,910.81 : 292,695.95 = 158,433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,910.81/292,695.95 = 158,433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,910.81x = 292,695.95 × 158,433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,910.81x = 46,372,851,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,372,851,783.04/211,910.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,831.93

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