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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,511.60, 442,813.80 and 220,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,511.60, 442,813.80 and 220,278.80 is: 330,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,511.60 : 442,813.80 = 220,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,511.60/442,813.80 = 220,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,511.60x = 442,813.80 × 220,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,511.60x = 97,542,492,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,542,492,487.44/295,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,080.08

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