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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,770.23, 331,158.38 and 62,998.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,770.23, 331,158.38 and 62,998.65 is: 94,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,770.23 : 331,158.38 = 62,998.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,770.23/331,158.38 = 62,998.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,770.23x = 331,158.38 × 62,998.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,770.23x = 20,862,530,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862,530,561.19/220,770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,498.84

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