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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,200.24, 330,185.51 and 189,812.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,200.24, 330,185.51 and 189,812.01 is: 283,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,200.24 : 330,185.51 = 189,812.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,200.24/330,185.51 = 189,812.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,200.24x = 330,185.51 × 189,812.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,200.24x = 62,673,173,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,673,173,675.05/221,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,332.31

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