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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,983.60, 331,475.40 and 137,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,983.60, 331,475.40 and 137,002.80 is: 205,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,983.60 : 331,475.40 = 137,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,983.60/331,475.40 = 137,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,983.60x = 331,475.40 × 137,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,983.60x = 45,413,057,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413,057,931.12/220,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,504.20

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