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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,875.60, 331,313.40 and 153,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,875.60, 331,313.40 and 153,224.40 is: 229,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,875.60 : 331,313.40 = 153,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,875.60/331,313.40 = 153,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,875.60x = 331,313.40 × 153,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,875.60x = 50,765,296,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,765,296,926.96/220,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,836.60

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