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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,501.96, 302,935.14 and 158,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,501.96, 302,935.14 and 158,298.72 is: 218,468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,501.96 : 302,935.14 = 158,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,501.96/302,935.14 = 158,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,501.96x = 302,935.14 × 158,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,501.96x = 47,954,244,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,954,244,905.02/219,501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,468.41

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