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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,589.16, 304,516.26 and 141,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,589.16, 304,516.26 and 141,147.24 is: 194,849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,589.16 : 304,516.26 = 141,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,589.16/304,516.26 = 141,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,589.16x = 304,516.26 × 141,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,589.16x = 42,981,629,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,981,629,634.12/220,589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,849.24

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