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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,415.08, 303,891.23 and 142,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,415.08, 303,891.23 and 142,753.52 is: 196,817.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,415.08 : 303,891.23 = 142,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,415.08/303,891.23 = 142,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,415.08x = 303,891.23 × 142,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,415.08x = 43,381,540,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,381,540,546.41/220,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,817.48

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