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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,132.33, 304,394.11 and 174,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,132.33, 304,394.11 and 174,731.48 is: 241,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,132.33 : 304,394.11 = 174,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,132.33/304,394.11 = 174,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,132.33x = 304,394.11 × 174,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,132.33x = 53,187,233,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187,233,667.74/220,132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,614.82

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