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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,885.32, 304,814.86 and 130,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,885.32, 304,814.86 and 130,246.90 is: 179,736.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,885.32 : 304,814.86 = 130,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,885.32/304,814.86 = 130,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,885.32x = 304,814.86 × 130,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,885.32x = 39,701,190,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,701,190,588.93/220,885.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,736.66

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