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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,869.16, 331,342.70 and 80,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,869.16, 331,342.70 and 80,823.40 is: 121,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,869.16 : 331,342.70 = 80,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,869.16/331,342.70 = 80,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,869.16x = 331,342.70 × 80,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,869.16x = 26,780,243,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780,243,579.18/220,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,249.36

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