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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,540.40, 330,810.60 and 115,391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,540.40, 330,810.60 and 115,391.60 is: 173,087.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,540.40 : 330,810.60 = 115,391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,540.40/330,810.60 = 115,391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,540.40x = 330,810.60 × 115,391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,540.40x = 38,172,764,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,172,764,430.96/220,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,087.40

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