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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,215.68, 306,338.88 and 158,442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,215.68, 306,338.88 and 158,442.88 is: 218,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,215.68 : 306,338.88 = 158,442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,215.68/306,338.88 = 158,442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,215.68x = 306,338.88 × 158,442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,215.68x = 48,537,214,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537,214,403.17/222,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,423.90

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