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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,822.40, 331,233.60 and 154,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,822.40, 331,233.60 and 154,121.60 is: 231,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,822.40 : 331,233.60 = 154,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,822.40/331,233.60 = 154,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,822.40x = 331,233.60 × 154,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,822.40x = 51,050,252,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,050,252,405.76/220,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,182.40

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