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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,979.60, 331,469.40 and 159,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,979.60, 331,469.40 and 159,232.40 is: 238,848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,979.60 : 331,469.40 = 159,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,979.60/331,469.40 = 159,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,979.60x = 331,469.40 × 159,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,979.60x = 52,780,668,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780,668,088.56/220,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,848.60

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