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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,567.32, 293,363.63 and 158,758.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,567.32, 293,363.63 and 158,758.92 is: 219,102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,567.32 : 293,363.63 = 158,758.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,567.32/293,363.63 = 158,758.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,567.32x = 293,363.63 × 158,758.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,567.32x = 46,574,092,867.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,574,092,867.63/212,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,102.79

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