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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,513.06, 304,394.57 and 156,317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,513.06, 304,394.57 and 156,317.84 is: 215,779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,513.06 : 304,394.57 = 156,317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,513.06/304,394.57 = 156,317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,513.06x = 304,394.57 × 156,317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,513.06x = 47,582,301,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582,301,690.13/220,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,779.97

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