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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,375.38, 330,563.07 and 145,477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,375.38, 330,563.07 and 145,477.98 is: 218,216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,375.38 : 330,563.07 = 145,477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,375.38/330,563.07 = 145,477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,375.38x = 330,563.07 × 145,477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,375.38x = 48,089,647,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,089,647,686.20/220,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,216.97

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