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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,709.40, 331,200.90 and 115,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,709.40, 331,200.90 and 115,603.80 is: 173,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,709.40 : 331,200.90 = 115,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,709.40/331,200.90 = 115,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,709.40x = 331,200.90 × 115,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,709.40x = 38,288,082,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,288,082,603.42/220,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,477.35

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