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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,862.40, 331,639.20 and 127,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,862.40, 331,639.20 and 127,550.40 is: 191,525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,862.40 : 331,639.20 = 127,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,862.40/331,639.20 = 127,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,862.40x = 331,639.20 × 127,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,862.40x = 42,300,712,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300,712,615.68/220,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,525.19

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