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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,531.93, 304,287.67 and 144,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,531.93, 304,287.67 and 144,162.92 is: 198,914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,531.93 : 304,287.67 = 144,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,531.93/304,287.67 = 144,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,531.93x = 304,287.67 × 144,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,531.93x = 43,866,999,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,866,999,968.12/220,531.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,914.50

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