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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,277.20, 429,415.80 and 220,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,277.20, 429,415.80 and 220,051.60 is: 330,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,277.20 : 429,415.80 = 220,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,277.20/429,415.80 = 220,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,277.20x = 429,415.80 × 220,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,277.20x = 94,493,633,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,493,633,855.28/286,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,077.40

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