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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,197.15, 308,975.85 and 220,197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,197.15, 308,975.85 and 220,197.15 is: 308,975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,197.15 : 308,975.85 = 220,197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,197.15/308,975.85 = 220,197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,197.15x = 308,975.85 × 220,197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,197.15x = 68,035,601,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,035,601,588.83/220,197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,975.85

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