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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,038.38, 331,321.50 and 126,064.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,038.38, 331,321.50 and 126,064.09 is: 188,961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,038.38 : 331,321.50 = 126,064.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,038.38/331,321.50 = 126,064.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,038.38x = 331,321.50 × 126,064.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,038.38x = 41,767,743,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,767,743,753.40/221,038.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,961.50

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