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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,702.89, 304,529.31 and 134,642.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,702.89, 304,529.31 and 134,642.01 is: 185,781.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,702.89 : 304,529.31 = 134,642.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,702.89/304,529.31 = 134,642.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,702.89x = 304,529.31 × 134,642.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,702.89x = 41,002,438,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,438,402.31/220,702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,781.16

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