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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,423.55, 332,167.73 and 116,250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,423.55, 332,167.73 and 116,250.45 is: 174,392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,423.55 : 332,167.73 = 116,250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,423.55/332,167.73 = 116,250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,423.55x = 332,167.73 × 116,250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,423.55x = 38,614,647,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614,647,506.73/221,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,392.69

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