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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,458.80, 330,688.20 and 145,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,458.80, 330,688.20 and 145,809.20 is: 218,713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,458.80 : 330,688.20 = 145,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,458.80/330,688.20 = 145,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,458.80x = 330,688.20 × 145,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,458.80x = 48,217,381,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,217,381,891.44/220,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,713.80

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