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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,859.44, 304,708.40 and 144,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,859.44, 304,708.40 and 144,423.28 is: 199,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,859.44 : 304,708.40 = 144,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,859.44/304,708.40 = 144,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,859.44x = 304,708.40 × 144,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,859.44x = 44,006,986,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006,986,571.55/220,859.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,253.36

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