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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,801.88, 304,746.36 and 130,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,801.88, 304,746.36 and 130,152.48 is: 179,633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,801.88 : 304,746.36 = 130,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,801.88/304,746.36 = 130,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,801.88x = 304,746.36 × 130,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,801.88x = 39,663,494,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,663,494,524.97/220,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,633.86

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