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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,355.40, 331,514.70 and 168,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,355.40, 331,514.70 and 168,478.60 is: 252,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,355.40 : 331,514.70 = 168,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,355.40/331,514.70 = 168,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,355.40x = 331,514.70 × 168,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,355.40x = 55,853,132,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,853,132,535.42/221,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,323.33

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