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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,489.70, 332,562.60 and 171,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,489.70, 332,562.60 and 171,626.10 is: 257,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,489.70 : 332,562.60 = 171,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,489.70/332,562.60 = 171,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,489.70x = 332,562.60 × 171,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,489.70x = 57,076,422,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076,422,043.86/221,489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,693.35

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