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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,666.60, 330,999.90 and 72,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,666.60, 330,999.90 and 72,922.60 is: 109,383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,666.60 : 330,999.90 = 72,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,666.60/330,999.90 = 72,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,666.60x = 330,999.90 × 72,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,666.60x = 24,137,373,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137,373,307.74/220,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,383.90

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