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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,559.20, 330,838.80 and 137,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,559.20, 330,838.80 and 137,615.20 is: 206,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,559.20 : 330,838.80 = 137,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,559.20/330,838.80 = 137,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,559.20x = 330,838.80 × 137,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,559.20x = 45,528,447,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,528,447,629.76/220,559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,422.80

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