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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,408.50, 304,196.98 and 134,417.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,408.50, 304,196.98 and 134,417.37 is: 185,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,408.50 : 304,196.98 = 134,417.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,408.50/304,196.98 = 134,417.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,408.50x = 304,196.98 × 134,417.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,408.50x = 40,889,357,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,889,357,677.50/220,408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,516.25

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