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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,327.10, 331,947.45 and 73,583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,327.10, 331,947.45 and 73,583.10 is: 110,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,327.10 : 331,947.45 = 73,583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,327.10/331,947.45 = 73,583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,327.10x = 331,947.45 × 73,583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,327.10x = 24,425,722,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,722,408.10/221,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,360.29

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