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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,518.44, 304,346.34 and 159,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,518.44, 304,346.34 and 159,462.92 is: 220,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,518.44 : 304,346.34 = 159,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,518.44/304,346.34 = 159,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,518.44x = 304,346.34 × 159,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,518.44x = 48,531,956,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531,956,067.71/220,518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,081.17

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