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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,886.32, 304,816.24 and 130,247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,886.32, 304,816.24 and 130,247.90 is: 179,738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,886.32 : 304,816.24 = 130,247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,886.32/304,816.24 = 130,247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,886.32x = 304,816.24 × 130,247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,886.32x = 39,701,675,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,701,675,145.90/220,886.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,738.04

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