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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,688.64, 304,497.24 and 130,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,688.64, 304,497.24 and 130,048.32 is: 179,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,688.64 : 304,497.24 = 130,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,688.64/304,497.24 = 130,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,688.64x = 304,497.24 × 130,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,688.64x = 39,599,354,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,599,354,506.64/220,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,435.40

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