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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,978.60, 331,467.90 and 159,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,978.60, 331,467.90 and 159,231.40 is: 238,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,978.60 : 331,467.90 = 159,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,978.60/331,467.90 = 159,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,978.60x = 331,467.90 × 159,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,978.60x = 52,780,097,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780,097,772.06/220,978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,847.10

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