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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,511.88, 304,477.80 and 169,444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,511.88, 304,477.80 and 169,444.11 is: 233,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,511.88 : 304,477.80 = 169,444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,511.88/304,477.80 = 169,444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,511.88x = 304,477.80 × 169,444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,511.88x = 51,591,969,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,591,969,835.76/220,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,964.58

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