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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,421.60, 332,132.40 and 132,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,421.60, 332,132.40 and 132,629.40 is: 198,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,421.60 : 332,132.40 = 132,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,421.60/332,132.40 = 132,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,421.60x = 332,132.40 × 132,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,421.60x = 44,050,520,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,520,932.56/221,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,944.10

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