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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,135.51, 292,744.62 and 157,930.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,135.51, 292,744.62 and 157,930.04 is: 217,941.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,135.51 : 292,744.62 = 157,930.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,135.51/292,744.62 = 157,930.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,135.51x = 292,744.62 × 157,930.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,135.51x = 46,233,168,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,233,168,082.66/212,135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,941.68

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