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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,831.08, 304,704.90 and 140,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,831.08, 304,704.90 and 140,271.72 is: 193,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,831.08 : 304,704.90 = 140,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,831.08/304,704.90 = 140,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,831.08x = 304,704.90 × 140,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,831.08x = 42,741,480,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,480,415.43/220,831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,548.30

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