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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,808.14, 331,217.67 and 80,566.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,808.14, 331,217.67 and 80,566.75 is: 120,852.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,808.14 : 331,217.67 = 80,566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,808.14/331,217.67 = 80,566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,808.14x = 331,217.67 × 80,566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,808.14x = 26,685,131,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,685,131,214.47/220,808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,852.12

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