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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,384.98, 304,256.21 and 168,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,384.98, 304,256.21 and 168,604.70 is: 232,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,384.98 : 304,256.21 = 168,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,384.98/304,256.21 = 168,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,384.98x = 304,256.21 × 168,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,384.98x = 51,299,024,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,299,024,645.88/220,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,770.06

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