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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,475.23, 331,942.94 and 114,800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,475.23, 331,942.94 and 114,800.37 is: 172,060.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,475.23 : 331,942.94 = 114,800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,475.23/331,942.94 = 114,800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,475.23x = 331,942.94 × 114,800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,475.23x = 38,107,173,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,107,173,455.53/221,475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,060.66

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