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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,206.37, 331,810.16 and 146,312.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,206.37, 331,810.16 and 146,312.55 is: 219,469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,206.37 : 331,810.16 = 146,312.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,206.37/331,810.16 = 146,312.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,206.37x = 331,810.16 × 146,312.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,206.37x = 48,547,989,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,547,989,893.95/221,206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,469.23

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