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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,139.80, 382,709.70 and 220,147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,139.80, 382,709.70 and 220,147.80 is: 330,221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,139.80 : 382,709.70 = 220,147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,139.80/382,709.70 = 220,147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,139.80x = 382,709.70 × 220,147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,139.80x = 84,252,698,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,252,698,493.66/255,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,221.70

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