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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,614.80, 330,922.20 and 161,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,614.80, 330,922.20 and 161,862.80 is: 242,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,614.80 : 330,922.20 = 161,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,614.80/330,922.20 = 161,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,614.80x = 330,922.20 × 161,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,614.80x = 53,563,993,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,563,993,874.16/220,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,794.20

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