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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,407.95, 304,196.21 and 134,416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,407.95, 304,196.21 and 134,416.82 is: 185,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,407.95 : 304,196.21 = 134,416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,407.95/304,196.21 = 134,416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,407.95x = 304,196.21 × 134,416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,407.95x = 40,889,086,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,889,086,779.80/220,407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,515.48

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