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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,837.57, 331,186.62 and 71,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,837.57, 331,186.62 and 71,044.48 is: 106,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,837.57 : 331,186.62 = 71,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,837.57/331,186.62 = 71,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,837.57x = 331,186.62 × 71,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,837.57x = 23,528,981,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,981,200.86/220,837.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,544.29

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