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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,710.96, 331,146.36 and 136,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,710.96, 331,146.36 and 136,372.68 is: 204,608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,710.96 : 331,146.36 = 136,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,710.96/331,146.36 = 136,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,710.96x = 331,146.36 × 136,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,710.96x = 45,159,316,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159,316,585.44/220,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,608.40

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