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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,204.91, 331,597.15 and 141,017.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,204.91, 331,597.15 and 141,017.79 is: 211,392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,204.91 : 331,597.15 = 141,017.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,204.91/331,597.15 = 141,017.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,204.91x = 331,597.15 × 141,017.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,204.91x = 46,761,097,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,761,097,397.12/221,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,392.67

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