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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,852.41, 293,756.90 and 159,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,852.41, 293,756.90 and 159,044.04 is: 219,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,852.41 : 293,756.90 = 159,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,852.41/293,756.90 = 159,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,852.41x = 293,756.90 × 159,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,852.41x = 46,720,283,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,720,283,358.66/212,852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,496.15

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