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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,912.80, 331,041.52 and 162,258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,912.80, 331,041.52 and 162,258.08 is: 243,146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,912.80 : 331,041.52 = 162,258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,912.80/331,041.52 = 162,258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,912.80x = 331,041.52 × 162,258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,912.80x = 53,714,161,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,714,161,435.48/220,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,146.44

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