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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,535.60, 332,303.40 and 128,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,535.60, 332,303.40 and 128,223.60 is: 192,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,535.60 : 332,303.40 = 128,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,535.60/332,303.40 = 128,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,535.60x = 332,303.40 × 128,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,535.60x = 42,609,138,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609,138,240.24/221,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,335.40

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