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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,856.80, 331,285.20 and 205,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,856.80, 331,285.20 and 205,985.20 is: 308,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,856.80 : 331,285.20 = 205,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,856.80/331,285.20 = 205,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,856.80x = 331,285.20 × 205,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,856.80x = 68,239,848,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,239,848,179.04/220,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,977.80

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