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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,184.40, 330,276.60 and 114,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,184.40, 330,276.60 and 114,989.70 is: 172,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,184.40 : 330,276.60 = 114,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,184.40/330,276.60 = 114,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,184.40x = 330,276.60 × 114,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,184.40x = 37,978,407,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,978,407,151.02/220,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,484.55

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