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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,217.32, 332,158.28 and 126,554.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,217.32, 332,158.28 and 126,554.38 is: 190,021.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,217.32 : 332,158.28 = 126,554.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,217.32/332,158.28 = 126,554.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,217.32x = 332,158.28 × 126,554.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,217.32x = 42,036,085,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,036,085,187.27/221,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,021.67

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