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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,053.92, 303,653.41 and 174,841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,053.92, 303,653.41 and 174,841.34 is: 241,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,053.92 : 303,653.41 = 174,841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,053.92/303,653.41 = 174,841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,053.92x = 303,653.41 × 174,841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,053.92x = 53,091,167,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,091,167,144.60/220,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,264.36

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