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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,195.72, 331,618.62 and 158,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,195.72, 331,618.62 and 158,015.72 is: 236,898.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,195.72 : 331,618.62 = 158,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,195.72/331,618.62 = 158,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,195.72x = 331,618.62 × 158,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,195.72x = 52,400,955,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,400,955,004.71/221,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,898.59

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