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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,131.60, 301,505.40 and 207,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,131.60, 301,505.40 and 207,205.40 is: 283,800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,131.60 : 301,505.40 = 207,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,131.60/301,505.40 = 207,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,131.60x = 301,505.40 × 207,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,131.60x = 62,473,547,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,473,547,009.16/220,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,800.90

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