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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,383.75, 304,254.47 and 168,603.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,383.75, 304,254.47 and 168,603.43 is: 232,768.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,383.75 : 304,254.47 = 168,603.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,383.75/304,254.47 = 168,603.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,383.75x = 304,254.47 × 168,603.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,383.75x = 51,298,347,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298,347,234.83/220,383.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,768.28

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