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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,691.27, 306,901.80 and 158,163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,691.27, 306,901.80 and 158,163.31 is: 217,972.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,691.27 : 306,901.80 = 158,163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,691.27/306,901.80 = 158,163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,691.27x = 306,901.80 × 158,163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,691.27x = 48,540,604,532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,540,604,532.96/222,691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,972.64

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