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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,338.20, 331,569.90 and 121,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,338.20, 331,569.90 and 121,319.40 is: 181,739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,338.20 : 331,569.90 = 121,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,338.20/331,569.90 = 121,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,338.20x = 331,569.90 × 121,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,338.20x = 40,225,861,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,225,861,326.06/221,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,739.35

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