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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,251.20, 332,049.60 and 102,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,251.20, 332,049.60 and 102,937.20 is: 154,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,251.20 : 332,049.60 = 102,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,251.20/332,049.60 = 102,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,251.20x = 332,049.60 × 102,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,251.20x = 34,180,256,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180,256,085.12/221,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,486.20

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