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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,015.02, 303,063.48 and 184,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,015.02, 303,063.48 and 184,191.96 is: 253,718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,015.02 : 303,063.48 = 184,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,015.02/303,063.48 = 184,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,015.02x = 303,063.48 × 184,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,015.02x = 55,821,856,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,821,856,385.62/220,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,718.39

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