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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,985.84, 331,479.36 and 71,237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,985.84, 331,479.36 and 71,237.09 is: 106,855.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,985.84 : 331,479.36 = 71,237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,985.84/331,479.36 = 71,237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,985.84x = 331,479.36 × 71,237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,985.84x = 23,613,623,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,613,623,344.07/220,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,855.82

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