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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,185.43, 330,278.19 and 53,973.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,185.43, 330,278.19 and 53,973.43 is: 80,960.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,185.43 : 330,278.19 = 53,973.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,185.43/330,278.19 = 53,973.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,185.43x = 330,278.19 × 53,973.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,185.43x = 17,826,246,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826,246,768.49/220,185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,960.16

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