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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,425.84, 304,252.31 and 143,956.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,425.84, 304,252.31 and 143,956.49 is: 198,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,425.84 : 304,252.31 = 143,956.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,425.84/304,252.31 = 143,956.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,425.84x = 304,252.31 × 143,956.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,425.84x = 43,799,093,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,799,093,460.62/220,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,702.17

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