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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,617.22, 320,145.57 and 157,193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,617.22, 320,145.57 and 157,193.16 is: 235,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,617.22 : 320,145.57 = 157,193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,617.22/320,145.57 = 157,193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,617.22x = 320,145.57 × 157,193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,617.22x = 50,324,693,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324,693,808.30/213,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,583.51

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