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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,817.17, 331,231.20 and 80,575.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,817.17, 331,231.20 and 80,575.75 is: 120,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,817.17 : 331,231.20 = 80,575.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,817.17/331,231.20 = 80,575.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,817.17x = 331,231.20 × 80,575.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,817.17x = 26,689,202,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,689,202,363.40/220,817.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,865.61

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