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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,234.40, 330,351.60 and 131,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,234.40, 330,351.60 and 131,442.20 is: 197,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,234.40 : 330,351.60 = 131,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,234.40/330,351.60 = 131,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,234.40x = 330,351.60 × 131,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,234.40x = 43,422,141,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,422,141,077.52/220,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,163.30

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