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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,323.68, 332,006.16 and 88,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,323.68, 332,006.16 and 88,171.68 is: 132,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,323.68 : 332,006.16 = 88,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,323.68/332,006.16 = 88,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,323.68x = 332,006.16 × 88,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,323.68x = 29,273,540,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,273,540,897.55/221,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,265.74

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