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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,698, 304,563.24 and 131,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,698, 304,563.24 and 131,274 is: 181,158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,698 : 304,563.24 = 131,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,698/304,563.24 = 131,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,698x = 304,563.24 × 131,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,698x = 39,981,234,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981,234,767.76/220,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,158.12

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