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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,237.40, 331,856.10 and 181,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,237.40, 331,856.10 and 181,871.40 is: 272,807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,237.40 : 331,856.10 = 181,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,237.40/331,856.10 = 181,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,237.40x = 331,856.10 × 181,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,237.40x = 60,355,133,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355,133,505.54/221,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,807.10

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