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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,042.80, 330,064.20 and 197,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,042.80, 330,064.20 and 197,233.20 is: 295,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,042.80 : 330,064.20 = 197,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,042.80/330,064.20 = 197,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,042.80x = 330,064.20 × 197,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,042.80x = 65,099,618,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,099,618,371.44/220,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,849.80

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