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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,332.58, 304,031.73 and 134,260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,332.58, 304,031.73 and 134,260.19 is: 185,262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,332.58 : 304,031.73 = 134,260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,332.58/304,031.73 = 134,260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,332.58x = 304,031.73 × 134,260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,332.58x = 40,819,356,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,819,356,315.67/220,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,262.47

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