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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,427.46, 304,223.10 and 134,436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,427.46, 304,223.10 and 134,436.33 is: 185,542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,427.46 : 304,223.10 = 134,436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,427.46/304,223.10 = 134,436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,427.46x = 304,223.10 × 134,436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,427.46x = 40,898,637,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,898,637,065.22/220,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,542.39

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