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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,551.40, 330,827.10 and 115,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,551.40, 330,827.10 and 115,402.60 is: 173,103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,551.40 : 330,827.10 = 115,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,551.40/330,827.10 = 115,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,551.40x = 330,827.10 × 115,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,551.40x = 38,178,307,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,178,307,490.46/220,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,103.90

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