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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,555.20, 353,332.80 and 220,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,555.20, 353,332.80 and 220,003.20 is: 330,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,555.20 : 353,332.80 = 220,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,555.20/353,332.80 = 220,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,555.20x = 353,332.80 × 220,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,555.20x = 77,734,346,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,734,346,664.96/235,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,004.80

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