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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,177.80, 330,266.70 and 157,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,177.80, 330,266.70 and 157,969.80 is: 236,954.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,177.80 : 330,266.70 = 157,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,177.80/330,266.70 = 157,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,177.80x = 330,266.70 × 157,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,177.80x = 52,172,164,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,172,164,545.66/220,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,954.70

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