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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,528.46, 332,313.25 and 171,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,528.46, 332,313.25 and 171,664.36 is: 257,512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,528.46 : 332,313.25 = 171,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,528.46/332,313.25 = 171,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,528.46x = 332,313.25 × 171,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,528.46x = 57,046,340,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,046,340,120.83/221,528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,512.47

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