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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,828.20, 331,242.30 and 157,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,828.20, 331,242.30 and 157,842.60 is: 236,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,828.20 : 331,242.30 = 157,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,828.20/331,242.30 = 157,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,828.20x = 331,242.30 × 157,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,828.20x = 52,284,145,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,284,145,861.98/220,828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,763.90

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