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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,132.87, 331,871.53 and 154,136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,132.87, 331,871.53 and 154,136.86 is: 231,325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,132.87 : 331,871.53 = 154,136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,132.87/331,871.53 = 154,136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,132.87x = 331,871.53 × 154,136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,132.87x = 51,153,635,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,153,635,557.60/221,132.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,325.34

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