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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,266.44, 331,957.98 and 116,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,266.44, 331,957.98 and 116,057.16 is: 174,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,266.44 : 331,957.98 = 116,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,266.44/331,957.98 = 116,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,266.44x = 331,957.98 × 116,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,266.44x = 38,526,100,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,526,100,398.14/221,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,116.33

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