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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,966.40, 331,449.60 and 73,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,966.40, 331,449.60 and 73,222.40 is: 109,833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,966.40 : 331,449.60 = 73,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,966.40/331,449.60 = 73,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,966.40x = 331,449.60 × 73,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,966.40x = 24,269,535,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,269,535,191.04/220,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,833.60

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