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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,806.90, 304,753.26 and 130,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,806.90, 304,753.26 and 130,157.48 is: 179,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,806.90 : 304,753.26 = 130,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,806.90/304,753.26 = 130,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,806.90x = 304,753.26 × 130,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,806.90x = 39,665,916,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,665,916,343.38/220,806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,640.75

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