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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,415.86, 304,207.13 and 134,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,415.86, 304,207.13 and 134,424.74 is: 185,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,415.86 : 304,207.13 = 134,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,415.86/304,207.13 = 134,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,415.86x = 304,207.13 × 134,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,415.86x = 40,892,964,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,892,964,356.40/220,415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,526.42

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