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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,231.20, 331,846.80 and 131,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,231.20, 331,846.80 and 131,418.40 is: 197,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,231.20 : 331,846.80 = 131,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,231.20/331,846.80 = 131,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,231.20x = 331,846.80 × 131,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,231.20x = 43,610,775,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,610,775,501.12/221,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,127.60

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