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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,526.24, 297,562.36 and 158,838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,526.24, 297,562.36 and 158,838.88 is: 219,297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,526.24 : 297,562.36 = 158,838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,526.24/297,562.36 = 158,838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,526.24x = 297,562.36 × 158,838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,526.24x = 47,264,471,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264,471,992.56/215,526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,297.99

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