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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,219.52, 303,613.76 and 158,914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,219.52, 303,613.76 and 158,914.26 is: 219,093.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,219.52 : 303,613.76 = 158,914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,219.52/303,613.76 = 158,914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,219.52x = 303,613.76 × 158,914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,219.52x = 48,248,555,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,248,555,201.65/220,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,093.00

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