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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,550.32, 304,233.60 and 135,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,550.32, 304,233.60 and 135,607.24 is: 187,060.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,550.32 : 304,233.60 = 135,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,550.32/304,233.60 = 135,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,550.32x = 304,233.60 × 135,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,550.32x = 41,256,278,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256,278,811.26/220,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,060.62

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