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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,214.60, 331,821.52 and 176,632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,214.60, 331,821.52 and 176,632.44 is: 264,948.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,214.60 : 331,821.52 = 176,632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,214.60/331,821.52 = 176,632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,214.60x = 331,821.52 × 176,632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,214.60x = 58,610,444,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,610,444,722.11/221,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,948.36

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