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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,007.80, 330,011.70 and 131,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,007.80, 330,011.70 and 131,215.60 is: 196,823.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,007.80 : 330,011.70 = 131,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,007.80/330,011.70 = 131,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,007.80x = 330,011.70 × 131,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,007.80x = 43,302,683,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,683,222.52/220,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,823.40

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