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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,327.93, 302,942.43 and 158,802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,327.93, 302,942.43 and 158,802.75 is: 219,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,327.93 : 302,942.43 = 158,802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,327.93/302,942.43 = 158,802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,327.93x = 302,942.43 × 158,802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,327.93x = 48,108,090,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,108,090,975.68/219,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,343.20

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