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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,487.60, 330,731.40 and 115,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,487.60, 330,731.40 and 115,511.60 is: 173,267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,487.60 : 330,731.40 = 115,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,487.60/330,731.40 = 115,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,487.60x = 330,731.40 × 115,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,487.60x = 38,203,313,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,313,184.24/220,487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,267.40

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