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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,670.40, 331,351.20 and 127,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,670.40, 331,351.20 and 127,358.40 is: 191,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,670.40 : 331,351.20 = 127,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,670.40/331,351.20 = 127,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,670.40x = 331,351.20 × 127,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,670.40x = 42,200,358,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200,358,670.08/220,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,237.06

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