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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,001.20, 330,001.80 and 72,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,001.20, 330,001.80 and 72,257.20 is: 108,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,001.20 : 330,001.80 = 72,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,001.20/330,001.80 = 72,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,001.20x = 330,001.80 × 72,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,001.20x = 23,845,006,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,006,062.96/220,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,385.80

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