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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,480.40, 332,220.60 and 208,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,480.40, 332,220.60 and 208,358.40 is: 312,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,480.40 : 332,220.60 = 208,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,480.40/332,220.60 = 208,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,480.40x = 332,220.60 × 208,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,480.40x = 69,220,952,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,220,952,663.04/221,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,537.60

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