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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,410.10, 332,115.15 and 132,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,410.10, 332,115.15 and 132,617.90 is: 198,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,410.10 : 332,115.15 = 132,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,410.10/332,115.15 = 132,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,410.10x = 332,115.15 × 132,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,410.10x = 44,044,413,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,413,751.19/221,410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,926.85

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