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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,792.92, 304,529.94 and 140,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,792.92, 304,529.94 and 140,150.40 is: 193,303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,792.92 : 304,529.94 = 140,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,792.92/304,529.94 = 140,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,792.92x = 304,529.94 × 140,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,792.92x = 42,679,992,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679,992,902.98/220,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,303.27

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