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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,234.43, 303,896.42 and 134,162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,234.43, 303,896.42 and 134,162.18 is: 185,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,234.43 : 303,896.42 = 134,162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,234.43/303,896.42 = 134,162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,234.43x = 303,896.42 × 134,162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,234.43x = 40,771,407,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,771,407,710.73/220,234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,127.31

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