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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,937.39, 304,906.66 and 166,393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,937.39, 304,906.66 and 166,393.35 is: 229,632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,937.39 : 304,906.66 = 166,393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,937.39/304,906.66 = 166,393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,937.39x = 304,906.66 × 166,393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,937.39x = 50,734,439,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,734,439,762.74/220,937.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,632.66

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