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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,622.80, 330,934.20 and 161,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,622.80, 330,934.20 and 161,870.80 is: 242,806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,622.80 : 330,934.20 = 161,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,622.80/330,934.20 = 161,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,622.80x = 330,934.20 × 161,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,622.80x = 53,568,583,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,568,583,701.36/220,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,806.20

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