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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,027.60, 330,430.20 and 170,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,027.60, 330,430.20 and 170,228.80 is: 255,644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,027.60 : 330,430.20 = 170,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,027.60/330,430.20 = 170,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,027.60x = 330,430.20 × 170,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,027.60x = 56,248,736,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,248,736,429.76/220,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,644.00

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