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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,098.32, 303,055.58 and 171,894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,098.32, 303,055.58 and 171,894.96 is: 236,683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,098.32 : 303,055.58 = 171,894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,098.32/303,055.58 = 171,894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,098.32x = 303,055.58 × 171,894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,098.32x = 52,093,726,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,093,726,801.88/220,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,683.89

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