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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,932.92, 304,926.96 and 130,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,932.92, 304,926.96 and 130,283.40 is: 179,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,932.92 : 304,926.96 = 130,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,932.92/304,926.96 = 130,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,932.92x = 304,926.96 × 130,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,932.92x = 39,726,921,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,726,921,100.46/220,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,814.40

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