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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,481.60, 332,222.40 and 195,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,481.60, 332,222.40 and 195,237.60 is: 292,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,481.60 : 332,222.40 = 195,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,481.60/332,222.40 = 195,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,481.60x = 332,222.40 × 195,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,481.60x = 64,862,304,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,862,304,042.24/221,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,856.40

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