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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,176.28, 331,764.36 and 73,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,176.28, 331,764.36 and 73,432.28 is: 110,148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,176.28 : 331,764.36 = 73,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,176.28/331,764.36 = 73,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,176.28x = 331,764.36 × 73,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,176.28x = 24,362,213,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362,213,377.54/221,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,148.40

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