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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,666.10, 330,999.15 and 72,922.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,666.10, 330,999.15 and 72,922.10 is: 109,383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,666.10 : 330,999.15 = 72,922.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,666.10/330,999.15 = 72,922.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,666.10x = 330,999.15 × 72,922.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,666.10x = 24,137,153,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137,153,116.22/220,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,383.15

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