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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,171.80, 330,257.70 and 218,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,171.80, 330,257.70 and 218,859.60 is: 328,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,171.80 : 330,257.70 = 218,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,171.80/330,257.70 = 218,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,171.80x = 330,257.70 × 218,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,171.80x = 72,280,068,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,280,068,118.92/220,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,289.40

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