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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,451.30, 332,176.95 and 220,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,451.30, 332,176.95 and 220,139.10 is: 330,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,451.30 : 332,176.95 = 220,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,451.30/332,176.95 = 220,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,451.30x = 332,176.95 × 220,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,451.30x = 73,125,134,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,125,134,813.75/221,451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,208.65

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