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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,874.60, 331,311.90 and 193,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,874.60, 331,311.90 and 193,226.60 is: 289,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,874.60 : 331,311.90 = 193,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,874.60/331,311.90 = 193,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,874.60x = 331,311.90 × 193,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,874.60x = 64,018,271,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,018,271,976.54/220,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,839.90

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