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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,315.40, 331,973.10 and 193,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,315.40, 331,973.10 and 193,667.40 is: 290,501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,315.40 : 331,973.10 = 193,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,315.40/331,973.10 = 193,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,315.40x = 331,973.10 × 193,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,315.40x = 64,292,367,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,292,367,146.94/221,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,501.10

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