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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,430.16, 332,408.28 and 174,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,430.16, 332,408.28 and 174,716.56 is: 262,282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,430.16 : 332,408.28 = 174,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,430.16/332,408.28 = 174,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,430.16x = 332,408.28 × 174,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,430.16x = 58,077,231,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,077,231,197.12/221,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,282.39

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