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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,998.60, 329,997.90 and 158,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,998.60, 329,997.90 and 158,251.40 is: 237,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,998.60 : 329,997.90 = 158,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,998.60/329,997.90 = 158,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,998.60x = 329,997.90 × 158,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,998.60x = 52,222,629,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,222,629,672.06/219,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,377.10

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