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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,874.09, 304,819.05 and 166,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,874.09, 304,819.05 and 166,328.60 is: 229,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,874.09 : 304,819.05 = 166,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,874.09/304,819.05 = 166,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,874.09x = 304,819.05 × 166,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,874.09x = 50,700,124,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,700,124,315.73/220,874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,543.11

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