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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,222.52, 303,617.89 and 158,917.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,222.52, 303,617.89 and 158,917.26 is: 219,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,222.52 : 303,617.89 = 158,917.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,222.52/303,617.89 = 158,917.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,222.52x = 303,617.89 × 158,917.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,222.52x = 48,250,123,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,123,165.78/220,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,097.13

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