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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,887.40, 331,331.10 and 73,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,887.40, 331,331.10 and 73,143.40 is: 109,715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,887.40 : 331,331.10 = 73,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,887.40/331,331.10 = 73,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,887.40x = 331,331.10 × 73,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,887.40x = 24,234,683,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,234,683,179.74/220,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,715.10

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