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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,369.80, 331,665.90 and 181,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,369.80, 331,665.90 and 181,712.20 is: 272,249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,369.80 : 331,665.90 = 181,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,369.80/331,665.90 = 181,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,369.80x = 331,665.90 × 181,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,369.80x = 60,267,740,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,267,740,353.98/221,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,249.15

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