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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,095.32, 303,051.44 and 171,891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,095.32, 303,051.44 and 171,891.96 is: 236,679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,095.32 : 303,051.44 = 171,891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,095.32/303,051.44 = 171,891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,095.32x = 303,051.44 × 171,891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,095.32x = 52,092,106,002.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,092,106,002.42/220,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,679.75

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