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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,432.60, 332,148.90 and 132,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,432.60, 332,148.90 and 132,786.20 is: 199,179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,432.60 : 332,148.90 = 132,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,432.60/332,148.90 = 132,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,432.60x = 332,148.90 × 132,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,432.60x = 44,104,790,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104,790,265.18/221,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,179.30

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