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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,577.40, 331,002.90 and 115,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,577.40, 331,002.90 and 115,471.80 is: 173,279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,577.40 : 331,002.90 = 115,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,577.40/331,002.90 = 115,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,577.40x = 331,002.90 × 115,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,577.40x = 38,221,500,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221,500,668.22/220,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,279.31

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