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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,426.13, 304,194.35 and 134,390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,426.13, 304,194.35 and 134,390.09 is: 185,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,426.13 : 304,194.35 = 134,390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,426.13/304,194.35 = 134,390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,426.13x = 304,194.35 × 134,390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,426.13x = 40,880,706,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,880,706,073.99/220,426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,462.16

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