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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,604.39, 293,414.81 and 158,796.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,604.39, 293,414.81 and 158,796.09 is: 219,154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,604.39 : 293,414.81 = 158,796.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,604.39/293,414.81 = 158,796.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,604.39x = 293,414.81 × 158,796.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,604.39x = 46,593,123,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,593,123,782.11/212,604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,154.10

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