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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,981.52, 304,946.42 and 135,084.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,981.52, 304,946.42 and 135,084.35 is: 186,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,981.52 : 304,946.42 = 135,084.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,981.52/304,946.42 = 135,084.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,981.52x = 304,946.42 × 135,084.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,981.52x = 41,193,489,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193,489,017.47/220,981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,411.46

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