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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,741.52, 331,161.66 and 80,500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,741.52, 331,161.66 and 80,500.16 is: 120,768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,741.52 : 331,161.66 = 80,500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,741.52/331,161.66 = 80,500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,741.52x = 331,161.66 × 80,500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,741.52x = 26,658,566,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658,566,615.87/220,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,768.25

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