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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,971.60, 331,457.40 and 190,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,971.60, 331,457.40 and 190,904.40 is: 286,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,971.60 : 331,457.40 = 190,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,971.60/331,457.40 = 190,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,971.60x = 331,457.40 × 190,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,971.60x = 63,276,676,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,276,676,072.56/220,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,356.60

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