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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,523.86, 330,479.34 and 115,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,523.86, 330,479.34 and 115,132.60 is: 172,538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,523.86 : 330,479.34 = 115,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,523.86/330,479.34 = 115,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,523.86x = 330,479.34 × 115,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,523.86x = 38,048,945,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,945,660.48/220,523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,538.91

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