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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,710.40, 331,065.60 and 132,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,710.40, 331,065.60 and 132,236.80 is: 198,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,710.40 : 331,065.60 = 132,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,710.40/331,065.60 = 132,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,710.40x = 331,065.60 × 132,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,710.40x = 43,779,055,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779,055,534.08/220,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,355.20

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