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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,139.40, 330,209.10 and 114,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,139.40, 330,209.10 and 114,933.90 is: 172,400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,139.40 : 330,209.10 = 114,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,139.40/330,209.10 = 114,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,139.40x = 330,209.10 × 114,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,139.40x = 37,952,219,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952,219,678.49/220,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,400.85

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