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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,421.40, 330,632.10 and 115,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,421.40, 330,632.10 and 115,272.60 is: 172,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,421.40 : 330,632.10 = 115,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,421.40/330,632.10 = 115,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,421.40x = 330,632.10 × 115,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,421.40x = 38,112,821,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112,821,810.46/220,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,908.90

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