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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,871.60, 331,307.40 and 73,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,871.60, 331,307.40 and 73,127.60 is: 109,691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,871.60 : 331,307.40 = 73,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,871.60/331,307.40 = 73,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,871.60x = 331,307.40 × 73,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,871.60x = 24,227,715,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,227,715,024.24/220,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,691.40

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