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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,465.98, 304,298.18 and 135,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,465.98, 304,298.18 and 135,533.84 is: 187,070.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,465.98 : 304,298.18 = 135,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,465.98/304,298.18 = 135,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,465.98x = 304,298.18 × 135,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,465.98x = 41,242,700,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,242,700,840.41/220,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,070.59

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