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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,900.62, 304,746.58 and 139,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,900.62, 304,746.58 and 139,179.26 is: 192,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,900.62 : 304,746.58 = 139,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,900.62/304,746.58 = 139,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,900.62x = 304,746.58 × 139,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,900.62x = 42,414,403,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,414,403,491.93/220,900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,006.72

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