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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,978.40, 331,467.60 and 80,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,978.40, 331,467.60 and 80,837.60 is: 121,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,978.40 : 331,467.60 = 80,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,978.40/331,467.60 = 80,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,978.40x = 331,467.60 × 80,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,978.40x = 26,795,045,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795,045,261.76/220,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,256.40

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