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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,955.60, 331,433.40 and 136,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,955.60, 331,433.40 and 136,974.80 is: 205,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,955.60 : 331,433.40 = 136,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,955.60/331,433.40 = 136,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,955.60x = 331,433.40 × 136,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,955.60x = 45,398,023,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,398,023,678.32/220,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,462.20

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