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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,806.99, 331,259.35 and 80,565.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,806.99, 331,259.35 and 80,565.21 is: 120,865.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,806.99 : 331,259.35 = 80,565.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,806.99/331,259.35 = 80,565.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,806.99x = 331,259.35 × 80,565.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,806.99x = 26,687,979,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,687,979,097.21/220,806.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,865.64

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