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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,883.60, 331,325.40 and 193,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,883.60, 331,325.40 and 193,235.60 is: 289,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,883.60 : 331,325.40 = 193,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,883.60/331,325.40 = 193,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,883.60x = 331,325.40 × 193,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,883.60x = 64,023,862,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023,862,464.24/220,883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,853.40

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