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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,003.20, 330,004.80 and 145,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,003.20, 330,004.80 and 145,207.80 is: 217,811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,003.20 : 330,004.80 = 145,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,003.20/330,004.80 = 145,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,003.20x = 330,004.80 × 145,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,003.20x = 47,919,270,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,919,270,997.44/220,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,811.70

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