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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,259.68, 306,399.60 and 158,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,259.68, 306,399.60 and 158,486.88 is: 218,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,259.68 : 306,399.60 = 158,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,259.68/306,399.60 = 158,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,259.68x = 306,399.60 × 158,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,259.68x = 48,560,316,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560,316,637.25/222,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,484.60

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