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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,256.48, 331,633.55 and 194,550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,256.48, 331,633.55 and 194,550.78 is: 291,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,256.48 : 331,633.55 = 194,550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,256.48/331,633.55 = 194,550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,256.48x = 331,633.55 × 194,550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,256.48x = 64,519,565,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,519,565,826.67/221,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,605.32

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