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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,044.82, 331,799.15 and 195,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,044.82, 331,799.15 and 195,905.26 is: 294,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,044.82 : 331,799.15 = 195,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,044.82/331,799.15 = 195,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,044.82x = 331,799.15 × 195,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,044.82x = 65,001,198,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001,198,719.86/221,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,063.43

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