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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,681.70, 305,601.89 and 157,908.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,681.70, 305,601.89 and 157,908.78 is: 217,686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,681.70 : 305,601.89 = 157,908.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,681.70/305,601.89 = 157,908.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,681.70x = 305,601.89 × 157,908.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,681.70x = 48,257,221,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,257,221,615.59/221,681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,686.99

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