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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,830.60, 331,245.90 and 80,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,830.60, 331,245.90 and 80,643.90 is: 120,965.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,830.60 : 331,245.90 = 80,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,830.60/331,245.90 = 80,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,830.60x = 331,245.90 × 80,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,830.60x = 26,712,961,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712,961,235.01/220,830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,965.85

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