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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,233.71, 310,778.27 and 220,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,233.71, 310,778.27 and 220,034.67 is: 304,958.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,233.71 : 310,778.27 = 220,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,233.71/310,778.27 = 220,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,233.71x = 310,778.27 × 220,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,233.71x = 68,381,993,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,381,993,807.58/224,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,958.58

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