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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,233.59, 310,778.09 and 220,034.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,233.59, 310,778.09 and 220,034.55 is: 304,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,233.59 : 310,778.09 = 220,034.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,233.59/310,778.09 = 220,034.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,233.59x = 310,778.09 × 220,034.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,233.59x = 68,381,917,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,381,917,183.01/224,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,958.40

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