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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,984.55, 304,944.32 and 130,319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,984.55, 304,944.32 and 130,319.74 is: 179,832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,984.55 : 304,944.32 = 130,319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,984.55/304,944.32 = 130,319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,984.55x = 304,944.32 × 130,319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,984.55x = 39,740,264,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,740,264,060.32/220,984.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,832.77

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