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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,904.38, 304,833.52 and 130,255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,904.38, 304,833.52 and 130,255.96 is: 179,744.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,904.38 : 304,833.52 = 130,255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,904.38/304,833.52 = 130,255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,904.38x = 304,833.52 × 130,255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,904.38x = 39,706,382,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,706,382,787.78/220,904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,744.66

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