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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,181.40, 330,272.10 and 113,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,181.40, 330,272.10 and 113,893.20 is: 170,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,181.40 : 330,272.10 = 113,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,181.40/330,272.10 = 113,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,181.40x = 330,272.10 × 113,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,181.40x = 37,615,746,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,615,746,339.72/220,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,839.80

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