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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,465.68, 304,273.52 and 159,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,465.68, 304,273.52 and 159,410.16 is: 220,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,465.68 : 304,273.52 = 159,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,465.68/304,273.52 = 159,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,465.68x = 304,273.52 × 159,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,465.68x = 48,504,290,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,504,290,506.96/220,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,008.35

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