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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,563.06, 304,279.41 and 135,629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,563.06, 304,279.41 and 135,629.94 is: 187,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,563.06 : 304,279.41 = 135,629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,563.06/304,279.41 = 135,629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,563.06x = 304,279.41 × 135,629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,563.06x = 41,269,398,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,269,398,121.54/220,563.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,109.29

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