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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,453.70, 332,180.55 and 142,721.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,453.70, 332,180.55 and 142,721.70 is: 214,082.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,453.70 : 332,180.55 = 142,721.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,453.70/332,180.55 = 142,721.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,453.70x = 332,180.55 × 142,721.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,453.70x = 47,409,372,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,409,372,802.94/221,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,082.55

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