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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,215.32, 332,155.28 and 126,552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,215.32, 332,155.28 and 126,552.38 is: 190,018.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,215.32 : 332,155.28 = 126,552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,215.32/332,155.28 = 126,552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,215.32x = 332,155.28 × 126,552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,215.32x = 42,035,039,869.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,035,039,869.17/221,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,018.67

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