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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,377.80, 332,066.70 and 145,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,377.80, 332,066.70 and 145,270.20 is: 217,905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,377.80 : 332,066.70 = 145,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,377.80/332,066.70 = 145,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,377.80x = 332,066.70 × 145,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,377.80x = 48,239,395,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,239,395,922.34/221,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,905.30

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