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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,669, 331,100.70 and 72,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,669, 331,100.70 and 72,925 is: 109,419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,669 : 331,100.70 = 72,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,669/331,100.70 = 72,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,669x = 331,100.70 × 72,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,669x = 24,145,518,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145,518,547.50/220,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,419.62

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