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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,287.80, 330,431.70 and 205,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,287.80, 330,431.70 and 205,416.20 is: 308,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,287.80 : 330,431.70 = 205,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,287.80/330,431.70 = 205,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,287.80x = 330,431.70 × 205,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,287.80x = 67,876,024,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,876,024,173.54/220,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,124.30

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