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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,812.70, 331,328.40 and 126,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,812.70, 331,328.40 and 126,115.60 is: 189,235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,812.70 : 331,328.40 = 126,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,812.70/331,328.40 = 126,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,812.70x = 331,328.40 × 126,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,812.70x = 41,785,679,963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785,679,963.04/220,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,235.85

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