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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,294.89, 304,132.86 and 145,062.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,294.89, 304,132.86 and 145,062.09 is: 200,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,294.89 : 304,132.86 = 145,062.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,294.89/304,132.86 = 145,062.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,294.89x = 304,132.86 × 145,062.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,294.89x = 44,118,148,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,118,148,309.28/220,294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,268.60

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