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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,515.40, 330,513.90 and 115,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,515.40, 330,513.90 and 115,280.20 is: 172,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,515.40 : 330,513.90 = 115,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,515.40/330,513.90 = 115,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,515.40x = 330,513.90 × 115,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,515.40x = 38,101,708,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,101,708,494.78/220,515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,784.80

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