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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,233.52, 310,778.01 and 220,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,233.52, 310,778.01 and 220,034.48 is: 304,958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,233.52 : 310,778.01 = 220,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,233.52/310,778.01 = 220,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,233.52x = 310,778.01 × 220,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,233.52x = 68,381,878,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,381,878,190.17/224,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,958.32

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