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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,692.16, 293,424.72 and 156,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,692.16, 293,424.72 and 156,005.12 is: 215,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,692.16 : 293,424.72 = 156,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,692.16/293,424.72 = 156,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,692.16x = 293,424.72 × 156,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,692.16x = 45,775,758,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,775,758,654.57/212,692.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,220.71

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