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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,572.34, 293,370.52 and 158,763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,572.34, 293,370.52 and 158,763.92 is: 219,109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,572.34 : 293,370.52 = 158,763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,572.34/293,370.52 = 158,763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,572.34x = 293,370.52 × 158,763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,572.34x = 46,576,653,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,576,653,767.64/212,572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,109.67

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