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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,130.52, 292,737.74 and 157,925.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,130.52, 292,737.74 and 157,925.05 is: 217,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,130.52 : 292,737.74 = 157,925.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,130.52/292,737.74 = 157,925.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,130.52x = 292,737.74 × 157,925.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,130.52x = 46,230,622,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,230,622,621.20/212,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,934.80

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