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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,991.09, 331,487.24 and 71,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,991.09, 331,487.24 and 71,242.34 is: 106,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,991.09 : 331,487.24 = 71,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,991.09/331,487.24 = 71,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,991.09x = 331,487.24 × 71,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,991.09x = 23,615,924,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615,924,644.09/220,991.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,863.70

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