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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,767.80, 331,151.70 and 168,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,767.80, 331,151.70 and 168,279.80 is: 252,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,767.80 : 331,151.70 = 168,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,767.80/331,151.70 = 168,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,767.80x = 331,151.70 × 168,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,767.80x = 55,726,141,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,726,141,845.66/220,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,419.70

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