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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,453.20, 332,179.80 and 142,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,453.20, 332,179.80 and 142,721.20 is: 214,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,453.20 : 332,179.80 = 142,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,453.20/332,179.80 = 142,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,453.20x = 332,179.80 × 142,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,453.20x = 47,409,099,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,409,099,671.76/221,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,081.80

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