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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,887.60, 331,331.40 and 193,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,887.60, 331,331.40 and 193,239.60 is: 289,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,887.60 : 331,331.40 = 193,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,887.60/331,331.40 = 193,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,887.60x = 331,331.40 × 193,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,887.60x = 64,026,347,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,026,347,203.44/220,887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,859.40

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