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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,176.42, 330,395.84 and 79,945.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,176.42, 330,395.84 and 79,945.98 is: 119,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,176.42 : 330,395.84 = 79,945.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,176.42/330,395.84 = 79,945.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,176.42x = 330,395.84 × 79,945.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,176.42x = 26,413,819,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,413,819,216.72/220,176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,966.61

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