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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,832.20, 331,253.72 and 80,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,832.20, 331,253.72 and 80,590.80 is: 120,888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,832.20 : 331,253.72 = 80,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,832.20/331,253.72 = 80,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,832.20x = 331,253.72 × 80,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,832.20x = 26,696,002,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,696,002,297.78/220,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,888.18

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