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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,629.40, 330,944.10 and 131,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,629.40, 330,944.10 and 131,837.20 is: 197,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,629.40 : 330,944.10 = 131,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,629.40/330,944.10 = 131,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,629.40x = 330,944.10 × 131,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,629.40x = 43,630,743,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,630,743,500.52/220,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,755.80

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