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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,737.60, 331,106.40 and 72,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,737.60, 331,106.40 and 72,993.60 is: 109,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,737.60 : 331,106.40 = 72,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,737.60/331,106.40 = 72,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,737.60x = 331,106.40 × 72,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,737.60x = 24,168,648,119.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,168,648,119.04/220,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,490.40

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