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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,437.99, 303,918.90 and 142,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,437.99, 303,918.90 and 142,775.46 is: 196,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,437.99 : 303,918.90 = 142,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,437.99/303,918.90 = 142,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,437.99x = 303,918.90 × 142,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,437.99x = 43,392,160,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,392,160,750.19/220,437.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,845.20

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