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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,009.85, 322,208.49 and 158,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,009.85, 322,208.49 and 158,404.80 is: 237,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,009.85 : 322,208.49 = 158,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,009.85/322,208.49 = 158,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,009.85x = 322,208.49 × 158,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,009.85x = 51,039,371,416.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,039,371,416.75/215,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,381.55

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