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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,061.54, 305,204.28 and 156,667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,061.54, 305,204.28 and 156,667.34 is: 216,299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,061.54 : 305,204.28 = 156,667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,061.54/305,204.28 = 156,667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,061.54x = 305,204.28 × 156,667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,061.54x = 47,815,542,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,815,542,704.22/221,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,299.69

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