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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,960.60, 331,440.90 and 136,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,960.60, 331,440.90 and 136,979.80 is: 205,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,960.60 : 331,440.90 = 136,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,960.60/331,440.90 = 136,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,960.60x = 331,440.90 × 136,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,960.60x = 45,400,708,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400,708,193.82/220,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,469.70

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