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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,824.72, 304,851.60 and 130,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,824.72, 304,851.60 and 130,210.20 is: 179,756.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,824.72 : 304,851.60 = 130,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,824.72/304,851.60 = 130,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,824.72x = 304,851.60 × 130,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,824.72x = 39,694,787,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,694,787,806.32/220,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,756.99

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