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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,557.60, 330,180.30 and 145,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,557.60, 330,180.30 and 145,762.20 is: 218,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,557.60 : 330,180.30 = 145,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,557.60/330,180.30 = 145,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,557.60x = 330,180.30 × 145,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,557.60x = 48,127,806,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,806,924.66/220,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,209.70

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