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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,621.22, 320,151.57 and 157,197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,621.22, 320,151.57 and 157,197.16 is: 235,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,621.22 : 320,151.57 = 157,197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,621.22/320,151.57 = 157,197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,621.22x = 320,151.57 × 157,197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,621.22x = 50,326,917,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,326,917,573.54/213,621.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,589.51

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