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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,996.15, 331,832 and 211,898.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,996.15, 331,832 and 211,898.23 is: 318,171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,996.15 : 331,832 = 211,898.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,996.15/331,832 = 211,898.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,996.15x = 331,832 × 211,898.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,996.15x = 70,314,613,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,314,613,457.36/220,996.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,171.21

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