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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,845.20, 331,267.80 and 194,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,845.20, 331,267.80 and 194,601.20 is: 291,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,845.20 : 331,267.80 = 194,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,845.20/331,267.80 = 194,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,845.20x = 331,267.80 × 194,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,845.20x = 64,465,111,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,465,111,401.36/220,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,901.80

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