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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,127.80, 331,326.90 and 127,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,127.80, 331,326.90 and 127,470.20 is: 190,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,127.80 : 331,326.90 = 127,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,127.80/331,326.90 = 127,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,127.80x = 331,326.90 × 127,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,127.80x = 42,234,306,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,234,306,208.38/221,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,995.01

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