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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,147.54, 331,235.08 and 182,761.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,147.54, 331,235.08 and 182,761.77 is: 273,740.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,147.54 : 331,235.08 = 182,761.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,147.54/331,235.08 = 182,761.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,147.54x = 331,235.08 × 182,761.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,147.54x = 60,537,109,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,537,109,506.89/221,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,740.82

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