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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,382.62, 304,252.91 and 168,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,382.62, 304,252.91 and 168,602.30 is: 232,766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,382.62 : 304,252.91 = 168,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,382.62/304,252.91 = 168,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,382.62x = 304,252.91 × 168,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,382.62x = 51,297,739,564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,297,739,564.68/220,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,766.72

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