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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,187.20, 330,280.80 and 53,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,187.20, 330,280.80 and 53,975.20 is: 80,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,187.20 : 330,280.80 = 53,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,187.20/330,280.80 = 53,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,187.20x = 330,280.80 × 53,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,187.20x = 17,826,972,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826,972,236.16/220,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,962.80

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