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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,977.60, 331,466.40 and 159,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,977.60, 331,466.40 and 159,230.40 is: 238,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,977.60 : 331,466.40 = 159,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,977.60/331,466.40 = 159,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,977.60x = 331,466.40 × 159,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,977.60x = 52,779,527,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,779,527,458.56/220,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,845.60

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