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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,744.13, 331,119.36 and 62,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,744.13, 331,119.36 and 62,972.60 is: 94,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,744.13 : 331,119.36 = 62,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,744.13/331,119.36 = 62,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,744.13x = 331,119.36 × 62,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,744.13x = 20,851,445,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851,445,353.94/220,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,459.80

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