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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,720.40, 222,519.60 and 158,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,720.40, 222,519.60 and 158,720.40 is: 222,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,720.40 : 222,519.60 = 158,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,720.40/222,519.60 = 158,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,720.40x = 222,519.60 × 158,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,720.40x = 35,318,399,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,318,399,919.84/158,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,519.60

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