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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,209.60, 330,325.20 and 115,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,209.60, 330,325.20 and 115,233.60 is: 172,856.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,209.60 : 330,325.20 = 115,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,209.60/330,325.20 = 115,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,209.60x = 330,325.20 × 115,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,209.60x = 38,064,561,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,064,561,966.72/220,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,856.05

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