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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,250.48, 331,839 and 94,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,250.48, 331,839 and 94,911 is: 142,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,250.48 : 331,839 = 94,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,250.48/331,839 = 94,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,250.48x = 331,839 × 94,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,250.48x = 31,495,171,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,495,171,329/221,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,350.75

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