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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,852.56, 331,313.70 and 94,493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,852.56, 331,313.70 and 94,493.63 is: 141,755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,852.56 : 331,313.70 = 94,493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,852.56/331,313.70 = 94,493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,852.56x = 331,313.70 × 94,493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,852.56x = 31,307,034,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307,034,181.73/220,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,755.36

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