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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,431.80, 332,147.70 and 220,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,431.80, 332,147.70 and 220,119.60 is: 330,179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,431.80 : 332,147.70 = 220,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,431.80/332,147.70 = 220,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,431.80x = 332,147.70 × 220,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,431.80x = 73,112,218,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,112,218,864.92/221,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,179.40

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