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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,117.34, 330,307.18 and 79,886.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,117.34, 330,307.18 and 79,886.90 is: 119,877.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,117.34 : 330,307.18 = 79,886.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,117.34/330,307.18 = 79,886.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,117.34x = 330,307.18 × 79,886.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,117.34x = 26,387,216,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,387,216,657.94/220,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,877.96

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