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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,521.22, 297,555.45 and 158,833.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,521.22, 297,555.45 and 158,833.86 is: 219,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,521.22 : 297,555.45 = 158,833.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,521.22/297,555.45 = 158,833.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,521.22x = 297,555.45 × 158,833.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,521.22x = 47,261,880,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261,880,687.54/215,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,291.08

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