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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,533.30, 304,404.48 and 175,291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,533.30, 304,404.48 and 175,291.56 is: 241,956.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,533.30 : 304,404.48 = 175,291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,533.30/304,404.48 = 175,291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,533.30x = 304,404.48 × 175,291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,533.30x = 53,359,536,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,359,536,170.19/220,533.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,956.82

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