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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,928.96, 330,933.65 and 140,568.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,928.96, 330,933.65 and 140,568.86 is: 210,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,928.96 : 330,933.65 = 140,568.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,928.96/330,933.65 = 140,568.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,928.96x = 330,933.65 × 140,568.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,928.96x = 46,518,964,179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,518,964,179.13/220,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,560.74

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