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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,955.66, 297,858.15 and 158,576.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,955.66, 297,858.15 and 158,576.97 is: 218,718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,955.66 : 297,858.15 = 158,576.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,955.66/297,858.15 = 158,576.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,955.66x = 297,858.15 × 158,576.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,955.66x = 47,233,442,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,233,442,916.81/215,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,718.24

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