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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,893.42, 304,872.87 and 130,243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,893.42, 304,872.87 and 130,243.98 is: 179,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,893.42 : 304,872.87 = 130,243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,893.42/304,872.87 = 130,243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,893.42x = 304,872.87 × 130,243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,893.42x = 39,707,855,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,707,855,982.82/220,893.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,760.25

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