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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,708.40, 331,199.40 and 115,602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,708.40, 331,199.40 and 115,602.80 is: 173,475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,708.40 : 331,199.40 = 115,602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,708.40/331,199.40 = 115,602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,708.40x = 331,199.40 × 115,602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,708.40x = 38,287,577,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287,577,998.32/220,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,475.85

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