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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,056.20, 331,973.10 and 214,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,056.20, 331,973.10 and 214,057.80 is: 321,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,056.20 : 331,973.10 = 214,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,056.20/331,973.10 = 214,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,056.20x = 331,973.10 × 214,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,056.20x = 71,061,431,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,061,431,445.18/221,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,463.19

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