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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,282.01, 292,969.89 and 158,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,282.01, 292,969.89 and 158,473.62 is: 218,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,282.01 : 292,969.89 = 158,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,282.01/292,969.89 = 158,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,282.01x = 292,969.89 × 158,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,282.01x = 46,427,999,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,999,019.30/212,282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,709.06

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