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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,979.95, 331,568.34 and 115,774.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,979.95, 331,568.34 and 115,774.31 is: 173,713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,979.95 : 331,568.34 = 115,774.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,979.95/331,568.34 = 115,774.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,979.95x = 331,568.34 × 115,774.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,979.95x = 38,387,096,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,387,096,176.11/220,979.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,713.03

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