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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,663.50, 304,541.58 and 131,239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,663.50, 304,541.58 and 131,239.50 is: 181,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,663.50 : 304,541.58 = 131,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,663.50/304,541.58 = 131,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,663.50x = 304,541.58 × 131,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,663.50x = 39,967,884,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967,884,688.41/220,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,125.94

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