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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,650.16, 293,477.96 and 158,841.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,650.16, 293,477.96 and 158,841.84 is: 219,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,650.16 : 293,477.96 = 158,841.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,650.16/293,477.96 = 158,841.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,650.16x = 293,477.96 × 158,841.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,650.16x = 46,616,579,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,616,579,165.85/212,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,217.23

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