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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,774.80, 331,162.20 and 168,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,774.80, 331,162.20 and 168,286.80 is: 252,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,774.80 : 331,162.20 = 168,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,774.80/331,162.20 = 168,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,774.80x = 331,162.20 × 168,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,774.80x = 55,730,226,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,730,226,918.96/220,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,430.20

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