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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,178.60, 330,278.70 and 115,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,178.60, 330,278.70 and 115,202.60 is: 172,809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,178.60 : 330,278.70 = 115,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,178.60/330,278.70 = 115,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,178.60x = 330,278.70 × 115,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,178.60x = 38,048,964,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,964,964.62/220,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,809.55

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