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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,735.90, 412,912.65 and 220,439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,735.90, 412,912.65 and 220,439.90 is: 330,107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,735.90 : 412,912.65 = 220,439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,735.90/412,912.65 = 220,439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,735.90x = 412,912.65 × 220,439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,735.90x = 91,022,423,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,022,423,274.74/275,735.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,107.26

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