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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,291.12, 304,008.36 and 155,875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,291.12, 304,008.36 and 155,875.84 is: 215,113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,291.12 : 304,008.36 = 155,875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,291.12/304,008.36 = 155,875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,291.12x = 304,008.36 × 155,875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,291.12x = 47,387,558,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,387,558,482.02/220,291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,113.34

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