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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,151.20, 330,226.80 and 79,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,151.20, 330,226.80 and 79,891.60 is: 119,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,151.20 : 330,226.80 = 79,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,151.20/330,226.80 = 79,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,151.20x = 330,226.80 × 79,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,151.20x = 26,382,347,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,382,347,414.88/220,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,837.40

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