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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,721.54, 304,688.15 and 186,905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,721.54, 304,688.15 and 186,905.06 is: 258,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,721.54 : 304,688.15 = 186,905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,721.54/304,688.15 = 186,905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,721.54x = 304,688.15 × 186,905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,721.54x = 56,947,754,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,947,754,499.07/220,721.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,007.24

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