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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,536.96, 304,344.12 and 165,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,536.96, 304,344.12 and 165,248.34 is: 228,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,536.96 : 304,344.12 = 165,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,536.96/304,344.12 = 165,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,536.96x = 304,344.12 × 165,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,536.96x = 50,292,360,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,292,360,618.76/220,536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,045.04

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