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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,231.72, 330,346.02 and 62,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,231.72, 330,346.02 and 62,460.04 is: 93,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,231.72 : 330,346.02 = 62,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,231.72/330,346.02 = 62,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,231.72x = 330,346.02 × 62,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,231.72x = 20,633,425,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,633,425,623.04/220,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,689.62

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