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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,415.40, 330,623.10 and 115,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,415.40, 330,623.10 and 115,266.60 is: 172,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,415.40 : 330,623.10 = 115,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,415.40/330,623.10 = 115,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,415.40x = 330,623.10 × 115,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,415.40x = 38,109,800,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109,800,618.46/220,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,899.90

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