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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,484.20, 332,007.60 and 88,186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,484.20, 332,007.60 and 88,186.55 is: 132,192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,484.20 : 332,007.60 = 88,186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,484.20/332,007.60 = 88,186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,484.20x = 332,007.60 × 88,186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,484.20x = 29,278,604,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,278,604,817.78/221,484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,192.75

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