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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,504.36, 332,426.03 and 114,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,504.36, 332,426.03 and 114,975.59 is: 172,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,504.36 : 332,426.03 = 114,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,504.36/332,426.03 = 114,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,504.36x = 332,426.03 × 114,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,504.36x = 38,220,876,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,220,876,693.60/221,504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,551.36

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