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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,459.26, 293,214.96 and 158,650.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,459.26, 293,214.96 and 158,650.86 is: 218,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,459.26 : 293,214.96 = 158,650.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,459.26/293,214.96 = 158,650.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,459.26x = 293,214.96 × 158,650.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,459.26x = 46,518,805,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,518,805,668.02/212,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,954.00

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