Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,377, 332,065.50 and 73,633
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 221,377, 332,065.50 and 73,633 is: 110,449.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,377 : 332,065.50 = 73,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,377/332,065.50 = 73,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,377x = 332,065.50 × 73,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,377x = 24,450,978,961.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,450,978,961.50/221,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,449.50
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