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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,517.44, 304,344.96 and 159,461.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,517.44, 304,344.96 and 159,461.92 is: 220,079.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,517.44 : 304,344.96 = 159,461.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,517.44/304,344.96 = 159,461.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,517.44x = 304,344.96 × 159,461.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,517.44x = 48,531,431,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531,431,663.92/220,517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,079.79

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