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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,797.44, 293,681.14 and 158,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,797.44, 293,681.14 and 158,989.04 is: 219,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,797.44 : 293,681.14 = 158,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,797.44/293,681.14 = 158,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,797.44x = 293,681.14 × 158,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,797.44x = 46,692,082,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,692,082,514.71/212,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,420.32

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