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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,549.32, 304,232.22 and 135,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,549.32, 304,232.22 and 135,606.24 is: 187,059.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,549.32 : 304,232.22 = 135,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,549.32/304,232.22 = 135,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,549.32x = 304,232.22 × 135,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,549.32x = 41,255,787,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,255,787,441.05/220,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,059.24

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