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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,897.33, 304,742.06 and 139,175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,897.33, 304,742.06 and 139,175.98 is: 192,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,897.33 : 304,742.06 = 139,175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,897.33/304,742.06 = 139,175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,897.33x = 304,742.06 × 139,175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,897.33x = 42,412,773,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412,773,340.50/220,897.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,002.20

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