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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,596.30, 331,295.40 and 132,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,596.30, 331,295.40 and 132,022.80 is: 198,274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,596.30 : 331,295.40 = 132,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,596.30/331,295.40 = 132,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,596.30x = 331,295.40 × 132,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,596.30x = 43,738,546,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738,546,335.12/220,596.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,274.16

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