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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,825.58, 331,231.31 and 92,809.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,825.58, 331,231.31 and 92,809.69 is: 139,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,825.58 : 331,231.31 = 92,809.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,825.58/331,231.31 = 92,809.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,825.58x = 331,231.31 × 92,809.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,825.58x = 30,741,473,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741,473,543.24/220,825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,211.56

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