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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,795.63, 301,525.76 and 158,263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,795.63, 301,525.76 and 158,263.61 is: 218,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,795.63 : 301,525.76 = 158,263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,795.63/301,525.76 = 158,263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,795.63x = 301,525.76 × 158,263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,795.63x = 47,720,556,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,720,556,435.07/218,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,105.62

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