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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,817.80, 331,226.70 and 127,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,817.80, 331,226.70 and 127,246.60 is: 190,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,817.80 : 331,226.70 = 127,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,817.80/331,226.70 = 127,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,817.80x = 331,226.70 × 127,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,817.80x = 42,147,471,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,147,471,404.22/220,817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,869.90

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