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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,214.93, 222,230.74 and 156,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,214.93, 222,230.74 and 156,150.28 is: 213,922.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,214.93 : 222,230.74 = 156,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,214.93/222,230.74 = 156,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,214.93x = 222,230.74 × 156,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,214.93x = 34,701,392,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701,392,275.61/162,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,922.31

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