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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,884.06, 322,020.46 and 158,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,884.06, 322,020.46 and 158,279.04 is: 237,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,884.06 : 322,020.46 = 158,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,884.06/322,020.46 = 158,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,884.06x = 322,020.46 × 158,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,884.06x = 50,969,089,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969,089,269.16/214,884.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,193.44

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