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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,661.20, 423,991.80 and 220,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,661.20, 423,991.80 and 220,453.20 is: 330,679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,661.20 : 423,991.80 = 220,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,661.20/423,991.80 = 220,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,661.20x = 423,991.80 × 220,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,661.20x = 93,470,349,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,470,349,083.76/282,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,679.80

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