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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,285.16, 332,075.37 and 114,767.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,285.16, 332,075.37 and 114,767.33 is: 172,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,285.16 : 332,075.37 = 114,767.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,285.16/332,075.37 = 114,767.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,285.16x = 332,075.37 × 114,767.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,285.16x = 38,111,401,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,111,401,913.29/221,285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,227.55

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