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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,926.97, 304,918.91 and 130,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,926.97, 304,918.91 and 130,277.50 is: 179,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,926.97 : 304,918.91 = 130,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,926.97/304,918.91 = 130,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,926.97x = 304,918.91 × 130,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,926.97x = 39,724,073,297.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,724,073,297.53/220,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,806.36

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