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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,706, 331,124.28 and 127,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,706, 331,124.28 and 127,278.80 is: 190,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,706 : 331,124.28 = 127,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,706/331,124.28 = 127,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,706x = 331,124.28 × 127,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,706x = 42,145,101,009.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145,101,009.26/220,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,955.85

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