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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,804.89, 304,750.50 and 130,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,804.89, 304,750.50 and 130,155.48 is: 179,637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,804.89 : 304,750.50 = 130,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,804.89/304,750.50 = 130,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,804.89x = 304,750.50 × 130,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,804.89x = 39,664,947,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664,947,607.74/220,804.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,637.99

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