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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,814.40, 331,221.60 and 115,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,814.40, 331,221.60 and 115,665.60 is: 173,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,814.40 : 331,221.60 = 115,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,814.40/331,221.60 = 115,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,814.40x = 331,221.60 × 115,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,814.40x = 38,310,945,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,310,945,096.96/220,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,498.40

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