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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,882.05, 322,017.47 and 158,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,882.05, 322,017.47 and 158,277.03 is: 237,190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,882.05 : 322,017.47 = 158,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,882.05/322,017.47 = 158,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,882.05x = 322,017.47 × 158,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,882.05x = 50,967,968,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,967,968,759.71/214,882.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,190.44

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