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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,496.80, 389,245.20 and 220,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,496.80, 389,245.20 and 220,130.80 is: 330,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,496.80 : 389,245.20 = 220,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,496.80/389,245.20 = 220,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,496.80x = 389,245.20 × 220,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,496.80x = 85,684,857,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,684,857,272.16/259,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,196.20

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