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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,218.60, 330,327.90 and 131,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,218.60, 330,327.90 and 131,426.40 is: 197,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,218.60 : 330,327.90 = 131,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,218.60/330,327.90 = 131,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,218.60x = 330,327.90 × 131,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,218.60x = 43,413,806,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413,806,716.56/220,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,139.60

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