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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,364.80, 331,658.40 and 181,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,364.80, 331,658.40 and 181,707.20 is: 272,241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,364.80 : 331,658.40 = 181,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,364.80/331,658.40 = 181,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,364.80x = 331,658.40 × 181,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,364.80x = 60,264,719,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,264,719,220.48/221,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,241.65

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