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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,943.16, 304,914.62 and 166,399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,943.16, 304,914.62 and 166,399.11 is: 229,640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,943.16 : 304,914.62 = 166,399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,943.16/304,914.62 = 166,399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,943.16x = 304,914.62 × 166,399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,943.16x = 50,737,521,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737,521,809.99/220,943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,640.61

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