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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,950.16, 331,437.40 and 71,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,950.16, 331,437.40 and 71,179.60 is: 106,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,950.16 : 331,437.40 = 71,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,950.16/331,437.40 = 71,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,950.16x = 331,437.40 × 71,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,950.16x = 23,591,581,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,581,557.04/220,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,773.32

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