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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,892.40, 331,338.60 and 115,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,892.40, 331,338.60 and 115,697.70 is: 173,546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,892.40 : 331,338.60 = 115,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,892.40/331,338.60 = 115,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,892.40x = 331,338.60 × 115,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,892.40x = 38,335,113,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,335,113,941.22/220,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,546.55

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