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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,882.40, 331,323.60 and 73,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,882.40, 331,323.60 and 73,138.40 is: 109,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,882.40 : 331,323.60 = 73,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,882.40/331,323.60 = 73,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,882.40x = 331,323.60 × 73,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,882.40x = 24,232,477,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,232,477,986.24/220,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,707.60

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