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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,124.80, 382,687.20 and 220,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,124.80, 382,687.20 and 220,132.80 is: 330,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,124.80 : 382,687.20 = 220,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,124.80/382,687.20 = 220,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,124.80x = 382,687.20 × 220,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,124.80x = 84,242,004,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,242,004,860.16/255,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,199.20

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