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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,829.20, 331,243.80 and 205,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,829.20, 331,243.80 and 205,277.20 is: 307,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,829.20 : 331,243.80 = 205,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,829.20/331,243.80 = 205,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,829.20x = 331,243.80 × 205,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,829.20x = 67,996,799,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,996,799,781.36/220,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,915.80

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