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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,234.09, 310,778.79 and 220,035.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,234.09, 310,778.79 and 220,035.05 is: 304,959.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,234.09 : 310,778.79 = 220,035.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,234.09/310,778.79 = 220,035.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,234.09x = 310,778.79 × 220,035.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,234.09x = 68,382,225,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,382,225,042.70/224,234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,959.10

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