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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,405.70, 331,616.48 and 221,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,405.70, 331,616.48 and 221,405.70 is: 331,616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,405.70 : 331,616.48 = 221,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,405.70/331,616.48 = 221,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,405.70x = 331,616.48 × 221,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,405.70x = 73,421,777,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,421,777,778.91/221,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,616.48

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