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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,246.39, 304,086.29 and 169,167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,246.39, 304,086.29 and 169,167.79 is: 233,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,246.39 : 304,086.29 = 169,167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,246.39/304,086.29 = 169,167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,246.39x = 304,086.29 × 169,167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,246.39x = 51,441,605,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,441,605,311.30/220,246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,563.90

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