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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,908.37, 304,839.05 and 130,259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,908.37, 304,839.05 and 130,259.95 is: 179,750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,908.37 : 304,839.05 = 130,259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,908.37/304,839.05 = 130,259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,908.37x = 304,839.05 × 130,259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,908.37x = 39,708,319,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,708,319,411.05/220,908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,750.18

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