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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,096.80, 388,645.20 and 220,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,096.80, 388,645.20 and 220,216.80 is: 330,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,096.80 : 388,645.20 = 220,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,096.80/388,645.20 = 220,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,096.80x = 388,645.20 × 220,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,096.80x = 85,586,202,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,586,202,279.36/259,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,325.20

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