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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,578.70, 293,379.33 and 158,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,578.70, 293,379.33 and 158,770.34 is: 219,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,578.70 : 293,379.33 = 158,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,578.70/293,379.33 = 158,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,578.70x = 293,379.33 × 158,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,578.70x = 46,579,935,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,579,935,973.07/212,578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,118.55

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