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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,685.39, 293,526.51 and 158,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,685.39, 293,526.51 and 158,876.94 is: 219,265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,685.39 : 293,526.51 = 158,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,685.39/293,526.51 = 158,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,685.39x = 293,526.51 × 158,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,685.39x = 46,634,593,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,634,593,717.68/212,685.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,265.62

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