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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,896.40, 331,344.60 and 115,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,896.40, 331,344.60 and 115,701.70 is: 173,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,896.40 : 331,344.60 = 115,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,896.40/331,344.60 = 115,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,896.40x = 331,344.60 × 115,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,896.40x = 38,337,133,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337,133,505.82/220,896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,552.55

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