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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,768.20, 331,176.60 and 80,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,768.20, 331,176.60 and 80,557.20 is: 120,844.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,768.20 : 331,176.60 = 80,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,768.20/331,176.60 = 80,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,768.20x = 331,176.60 × 80,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,768.20x = 26,678,659,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678,659,601.52/220,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,844.67

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