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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,068.71, 331,366.55 and 114,345.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,068.71, 331,366.55 and 114,345.23 is: 171,395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,068.71 : 331,366.55 = 114,345.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,068.71/331,366.55 = 114,345.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,068.71x = 331,366.55 × 114,345.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,068.71x = 37,890,182,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890,182,145.50/221,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,395.50

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