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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,022.44, 329,797.50 and 144,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,022.44, 329,797.50 and 144,091.96 is: 215,983.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,022.44 : 329,797.50 = 144,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,022.44/329,797.50 = 144,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,022.44x = 329,797.50 × 144,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,022.44x = 47,521,168,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521,168,178.10/220,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,983.28

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