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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,034.80, 331,163.40 and 181,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,034.80, 331,163.40 and 181,377.20 is: 271,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,034.80 : 331,163.40 = 181,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,034.80/331,163.40 = 181,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,034.80x = 331,163.40 × 181,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,034.80x = 60,065,490,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,065,490,234.48/221,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,746.76

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