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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,413.86, 304,204.37 and 134,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,413.86, 304,204.37 and 134,422.74 is: 185,523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,413.86 : 304,204.37 = 134,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,413.86/304,204.37 = 134,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,413.86x = 304,204.37 × 134,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,413.86x = 40,891,984,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,891,984,935.37/220,413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,523.66

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