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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,149.52, 306,247.44 and 158,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,149.52, 306,247.44 and 158,376.60 is: 218,332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,149.52 : 306,247.44 = 158,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,149.52/306,247.44 = 158,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,149.52x = 306,247.44 × 158,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,149.52x = 48,502,428,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502,428,305.90/222,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,332.36

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