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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,355.81, 331,782.04 and 194,649.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,355.81, 331,782.04 and 194,649.47 is: 291,752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,355.81 : 331,782.04 = 194,649.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,355.81/331,782.04 = 194,649.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,355.81x = 331,782.04 × 194,649.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,355.81x = 64,581,198,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,581,198,241.52/221,355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,752.89

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