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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,437.80, 304,207.32 and 165,149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,437.80, 304,207.32 and 165,149.16 is: 227,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,437.80 : 304,207.32 = 165,149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,437.80/304,207.32 = 165,149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,437.80x = 304,207.32 × 165,149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,437.80x = 50,239,583,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,239,583,363.85/220,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,908.21

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