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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,421.60, 332,132.40 and 190,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,421.60, 332,132.40 and 190,317.60 is: 285,476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,421.60 : 332,132.40 = 190,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,421.60/332,132.40 = 190,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,421.60x = 332,132.40 × 190,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,421.60x = 63,210,641,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,210,641,250.24/221,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,476.40

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