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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,727.53, 331,140.66 and 80,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,727.53, 331,140.66 and 80,486.16 is: 120,747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,727.53 : 331,140.66 = 80,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,727.53/331,140.66 = 80,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,727.53x = 331,140.66 × 80,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,727.53x = 26,652,238,599.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652,238,599.67/220,727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,747.23

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