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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,892.40, 331,338.60 and 154,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,892.40, 331,338.60 and 154,407.60 is: 231,611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,892.40 : 331,338.60 = 154,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,892.40/331,338.60 = 154,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,892.40x = 331,338.60 × 154,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,892.40x = 51,161,198,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,161,198,013.36/220,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,611.40

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