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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,460.68, 293,216.92 and 158,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,460.68, 293,216.92 and 158,652.28 is: 218,955.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,460.68 : 293,216.92 = 158,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,460.68/293,216.92 = 158,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,460.68x = 293,216.92 × 158,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,460.68x = 46,519,532,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519,532,892.58/212,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,955.96

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