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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,879.10, 331,318.65 and 73,135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,879.10, 331,318.65 and 73,135.10 is: 109,702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,879.10 : 331,318.65 = 73,135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,879.10/331,318.65 = 73,135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,879.10x = 331,318.65 × 73,135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,879.10x = 24,231,022,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,231,022,599.62/220,879.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,702.65

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