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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,001.48, 331,217.88 and 192,421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,001.48, 331,217.88 and 192,421.49 is: 288,384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,001.48 : 331,217.88 = 192,421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,001.48/331,217.88 = 192,421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,001.48x = 331,217.88 × 192,421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,001.48x = 63,733,437,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,733,437,984.24/221,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,384.67

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