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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,421.60, 332,175.60 and 95,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,421.60, 332,175.60 and 95,061.60 is: 142,610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,421.60 : 332,175.60 = 95,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,421.60/332,175.60 = 95,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,421.60x = 332,175.60 × 95,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,421.60x = 31,577,144,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,577,144,016.96/221,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,610.95

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