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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,983.60, 331,475.40 and 73,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,983.60, 331,475.40 and 73,239.60 is: 109,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,983.60 : 331,475.40 = 73,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,983.60/331,475.40 = 73,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,983.60x = 331,475.40 × 73,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,983.60x = 24,277,125,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277,125,705.84/220,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,859.40

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