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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,921.02, 304,996.59 and 145,600.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,921.02, 304,996.59 and 145,600.74 is: 201,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,921.02 : 304,996.59 = 145,600.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,921.02/304,996.59 = 145,600.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,921.02x = 304,996.59 × 145,600.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,921.02x = 44,407,729,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,407,729,201.48/220,921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,011.79

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