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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,252.40, 331,878.60 and 181,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,252.40, 331,878.60 and 181,886.40 is: 272,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,252.40 : 331,878.60 = 181,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,252.40/331,878.60 = 181,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,252.40x = 331,878.60 × 181,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,252.40x = 60,364,203,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,364,203,791.04/221,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,829.60

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