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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,155.10, 330,232.65 and 172,915.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,155.10, 330,232.65 and 172,915.90 is: 259,373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,155.10 : 330,232.65 = 172,915.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,155.10/330,232.65 = 172,915.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,155.10x = 330,232.65 × 172,915.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,155.10x = 57,102,475,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,102,475,884.14/220,155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,373.85

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