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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,224.04, 218,305.16 and 156,380.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,224.04, 218,305.16 and 156,380.92 is: 214,407.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,224.04 : 218,305.16 = 156,380.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,224.04/218,305.16 = 156,380.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,224.04x = 218,305.16 × 156,380.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,224.04x = 34,138,761,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,138,761,761.55/159,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,407.08

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