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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,588.16, 304,514.88 and 141,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,588.16, 304,514.88 and 141,146.24 is: 194,847.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,588.16 : 304,514.88 = 141,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,588.16/304,514.88 = 141,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,588.16x = 304,514.88 × 141,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,588.16x = 42,981,130,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,981,130,336.05/220,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,847.86

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