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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,822.92, 304,775.38 and 130,173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,822.92, 304,775.38 and 130,173.48 is: 179,662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,822.92 : 304,775.38 = 130,173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,822.92/304,775.38 = 130,173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,822.92x = 304,775.38 × 130,173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,822.92x = 39,673,671,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,673,671,832.92/220,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,662.83

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