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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,127.56, 306,217.19 and 158,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,127.56, 306,217.19 and 158,354.64 is: 218,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,127.56 : 306,217.19 = 158,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,127.56/306,217.19 = 158,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,127.56x = 306,217.19 × 158,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,127.56x = 48,490,912,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,490,912,092.49/222,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,302.10

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