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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,436, 305,581.68 and 132,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,436, 305,581.68 and 132,012 is: 182,176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,436 : 305,581.68 = 132,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,436/305,581.68 = 132,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,436x = 305,581.68 × 132,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,436x = 40,340,448,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,340,448,740.16/221,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,176.56

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