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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,384.41, 332,322.44 and 114,739.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,384.41, 332,322.44 and 114,739.81 is: 172,237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,384.41 : 332,322.44 = 114,739.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,384.41/332,322.44 = 114,739.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,384.41x = 332,322.44 × 114,739.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,384.41x = 38,130,613,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,130,613,624.34/221,384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,237.12

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