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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,423.60, 332,135.40 and 190,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,423.60, 332,135.40 and 190,319.60 is: 285,479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,423.60 : 332,135.40 = 190,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,423.60/332,135.40 = 190,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,423.60x = 332,135.40 × 190,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,423.60x = 63,211,876,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,211,876,473.84/221,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,479.40

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