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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,754.84, 298,716.42 and 156,220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,754.84, 298,716.42 and 156,220.84 is: 215,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,754.84 : 298,716.42 = 156,220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,754.84/298,716.42 = 156,220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,754.84x = 298,716.42 × 156,220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,754.84x = 46,665,730,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,665,730,054.19/216,754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,292.68

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