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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,524.78, 304,212.02 and 144,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,524.78, 304,212.02 and 144,088.62 is: 198,769.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,524.78 : 304,212.02 = 144,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,524.78/304,212.02 = 144,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,524.78x = 304,212.02 × 144,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,524.78x = 43,833,489,428.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,833,489,428.77/220,524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,769.00

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