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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,927.04, 302,150.64 and 158,697.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,927.04, 302,150.64 and 158,697.06 is: 219,024.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,927.04 : 302,150.64 = 158,697.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,927.04/302,150.64 = 158,697.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,927.04x = 302,150.64 × 158,697.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,927.04x = 47,950,418,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,950,418,245.12/218,927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,024.65

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