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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,985.58, 304,692.39 and 171,941.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,985.58, 304,692.39 and 171,941.43 is: 237,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,985.58 : 304,692.39 = 171,941.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,985.58/304,692.39 = 171,941.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,985.58x = 304,692.39 × 171,941.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,985.58x = 52,389,245,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,389,245,246.72/220,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,070.88

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