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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,566.20, 293,362.07 and 158,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,566.20, 293,362.07 and 158,757.80 is: 219,101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,566.20 : 293,362.07 = 158,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,566.20/293,362.07 = 158,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,566.20x = 293,362.07 × 158,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,566.20x = 46,573,515,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,573,515,469.06/212,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,101.23

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