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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,252.56, 304,077.60 and 159,765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,252.56, 304,077.60 and 159,765.12 is: 220,569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,252.56 : 304,077.60 = 159,765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,252.56/304,077.60 = 159,765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,252.56x = 304,077.60 × 159,765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,252.56x = 48,580,994,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,580,994,253.31/220,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,569.49

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