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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,155.60, 330,244.20 and 115,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,155.60, 330,244.20 and 115,179.60 is: 172,775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,155.60 : 330,244.20 = 115,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,155.60/330,244.20 = 115,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,155.60x = 330,244.20 × 115,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,155.60x = 38,037,394,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,037,394,858.32/220,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,775.05

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