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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,863.40, 331,640.70 and 127,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,863.40, 331,640.70 and 127,551.40 is: 191,526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,863.40 : 331,640.70 = 127,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,863.40/331,640.70 = 127,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,863.40x = 331,640.70 × 127,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,863.40x = 42,301,235,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,301,235,581.98/220,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,526.69

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