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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,992.17, 331,266.31 and 71,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,992.17, 331,266.31 and 71,122.32 is: 106,612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,992.17 : 331,266.31 = 71,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,992.17/331,266.31 = 71,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,992.17x = 331,266.31 × 71,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,992.17x = 23,560,428,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,428,327.23/220,992.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,612.05

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