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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,450.43, 304,252.46 and 159,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,450.43, 304,252.46 and 159,394.86 is: 219,987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,450.43 : 304,252.46 = 159,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,450.43/304,252.46 = 159,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,450.43x = 304,252.46 × 159,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,450.43x = 48,496,277,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,496,277,469.38/220,450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,987.23

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