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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,029.22, 304,887.38 and 134,948.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,029.22, 304,887.38 and 134,948.90 is: 186,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,029.22 : 304,887.38 = 134,948.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,029.22/304,887.38 = 134,948.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,029.22x = 304,887.38 × 134,948.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,029.22x = 41,144,214,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,144,214,355.70/221,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,148.31

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