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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,409.62, 304,198.53 and 134,418.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,409.62, 304,198.53 and 134,418.49 is: 185,517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,409.62 : 304,198.53 = 134,418.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,409.62/304,198.53 = 134,418.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,409.62x = 304,198.53 × 134,418.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,409.62x = 40,889,907,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,889,907,062.82/220,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,517.80

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