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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,072.50, 303,886.08 and 139,642.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,072.50, 303,886.08 and 139,642.74 is: 192,825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,072.50 : 303,886.08 = 139,642.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,072.50/303,886.08 = 139,642.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,072.50x = 303,886.08 × 139,642.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,072.50x = 42,435,484,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,435,484,859.06/220,072.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,825.02

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