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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,175.18, 304,397.04 and 162,723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,175.18, 304,397.04 and 162,723.90 is: 224,969.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,175.18 : 304,397.04 = 162,723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,175.18/304,397.04 = 162,723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,175.18x = 304,397.04 × 162,723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,175.18x = 49,532,673,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,532,673,497.26/220,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,969.38

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