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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,434.36, 304,207.29 and 135,535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,434.36, 304,207.29 and 135,535.02 is: 187,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,434.36 : 304,207.29 = 135,535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,434.36/304,207.29 = 135,535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,434.36x = 304,207.29 × 135,535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,434.36x = 41,230,741,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,741,134.30/220,434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,043.17

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