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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,545.60, 330,162.30 and 131,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,545.60, 330,162.30 and 131,753.40 is: 197,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,545.60 : 330,162.30 = 131,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,545.60/330,162.30 = 131,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,545.60x = 330,162.30 × 131,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,545.60x = 43,500,005,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500,005,576.82/220,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,238.15

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