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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,280.66, 332,068.61 and 114,762.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,280.66, 332,068.61 and 114,762.83 is: 172,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,280.66 : 332,068.61 = 114,762.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,280.66/332,068.61 = 114,762.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,280.66x = 332,068.61 × 114,762.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,280.66x = 38,109,132,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109,132,064.33/221,280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,220.80

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