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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,378.80, 330,875.40 and 137,434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,378.80, 330,875.40 and 137,434.80 is: 206,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,378.80 : 330,875.40 = 137,434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,378.80/330,875.40 = 137,434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,378.80x = 330,875.40 × 137,434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,378.80x = 45,473,794,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473,794,423.92/220,378.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,343.78

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