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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,860.91, 304,750.45 and 130,183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,860.91, 304,750.45 and 130,183.74 is: 179,631.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,860.91 : 304,750.45 = 130,183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,860.91/304,750.45 = 130,183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,860.91x = 304,750.45 × 130,183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,860.91x = 39,673,553,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,673,553,510.41/220,860.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,631.39

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