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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,235.03, 310,780.08 and 220,035.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,235.03, 310,780.08 and 220,035.99 is: 304,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,235.03 : 310,780.08 = 220,035.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,235.03/310,780.08 = 220,035.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,235.03x = 310,780.08 × 220,035.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,235.03x = 68,382,802,575.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,382,802,575.08/224,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,960.39

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