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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,887.40, 331,331.10 and 203,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,887.40, 331,331.10 and 203,780.20 is: 305,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,887.40 : 331,331.10 = 203,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,887.40/331,331.10 = 203,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,887.40x = 331,331.10 × 203,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,887.40x = 67,518,717,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,518,717,824.22/220,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,670.30

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