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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,712, 331,119.84 and 72,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,712, 331,119.84 and 72,968 is: 109,469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,712 : 331,119.84 = 72,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,712/331,119.84 = 72,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,712x = 331,119.84 × 72,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,712x = 24,161,152,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161,152,485.12/220,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,469.14

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