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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,983.40, 331,475.10 and 73,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,983.40, 331,475.10 and 73,239.40 is: 109,859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,983.40 : 331,475.10 = 73,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,983.40/331,475.10 = 73,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,983.40x = 331,475.10 × 73,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,983.40x = 24,277,037,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277,037,438.94/220,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,859.10

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