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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,547.20, 330,820.80 and 170,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,547.20, 330,820.80 and 170,780.80 is: 256,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,547.20 : 330,820.80 = 170,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,547.20/330,820.80 = 170,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,547.20x = 330,820.80 × 170,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,547.20x = 56,497,840,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497,840,880.64/220,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,171.20

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