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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,857.40, 331,286.10 and 73,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,857.40, 331,286.10 and 73,113.40 is: 109,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,857.40 : 331,286.10 = 73,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,857.40/331,286.10 = 73,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,857.40x = 331,286.10 × 73,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,857.40x = 24,221,453,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,221,453,143.74/220,857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,670.10

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