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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,555.20, 330,832.80 and 141,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,555.20, 330,832.80 and 141,823.20 is: 212,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,555.20 : 330,832.80 = 141,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,555.20/330,832.80 = 141,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,555.20x = 330,832.80 × 141,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,555.20x = 46,919,766,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,919,766,360.96/220,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,734.80

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