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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,721.32, 304,424.58 and 148,987.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,721.32, 304,424.58 and 148,987.72 is: 205,487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,721.32 : 304,424.58 = 148,987.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,721.32/304,424.58 = 148,987.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,721.32x = 304,424.58 × 148,987.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,721.32x = 45,355,524,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355,524,086.16/220,721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,487.73

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