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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,415.45, 331,631.10 and 221,415.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,415.45, 331,631.10 and 221,415.45 is: 331,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,415.45 : 331,631.10 = 221,415.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,415.45/331,631.10 = 221,415.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,415.45x = 331,631.10 × 221,415.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,415.45x = 73,428,249,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,428,249,240.50/221,415.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,631.10

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