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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,928.99, 304,913.81 and 159,873.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,928.99, 304,913.81 and 159,873.42 is: 220,648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,928.99 : 304,913.81 = 159,873.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,928.99/304,913.81 = 159,873.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,928.99x = 304,913.81 × 159,873.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,928.99x = 48,747,614,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,747,614,009.61/220,928.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,648.33

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