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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,406.40, 330,609.60 and 115,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,406.40, 330,609.60 and 115,257.60 is: 172,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,406.40 : 330,609.60 = 115,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,406.40/330,609.60 = 115,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,406.40x = 330,609.60 × 115,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,406.40x = 38,105,269,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,105,269,032.96/220,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,886.40

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