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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,535.59, 304,226.90 and 144,099.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,535.59, 304,226.90 and 144,099.37 is: 198,783.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,535.59 : 304,226.90 = 144,099.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,535.59/304,226.90 = 144,099.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,535.59x = 304,226.90 × 144,099.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,535.59x = 43,838,904,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,838,904,627.05/220,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,783.81

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