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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,683.99, 331,228.95 and 171,082.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,683.99, 331,228.95 and 171,082.83 is: 256,781.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,683.99 : 331,228.95 = 171,082.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,683.99/331,228.95 = 171,082.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,683.99x = 331,228.95 × 171,082.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,683.99x = 56,667,586,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,667,586,744.48/220,683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,781.59

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