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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,224.70, 303,958.47 and 144,780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,224.70, 303,958.47 and 144,780.22 is: 199,828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,224.70 : 303,958.47 = 144,780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,224.70/303,958.47 = 144,780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,224.70x = 303,958.47 × 144,780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,224.70x = 44,007,174,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,007,174,157.46/220,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,828.51

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