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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,412.86, 304,202.99 and 134,421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,412.86, 304,202.99 and 134,421.74 is: 185,522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,412.86 : 304,202.99 = 134,421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,412.86/304,202.99 = 134,421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,412.86x = 304,202.99 × 134,421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,412.86x = 40,891,495,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,891,495,229.00/220,412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,522.28

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