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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,537.70, 332,306.56 and 176,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,537.70, 332,306.56 and 176,955.72 is: 265,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,537.70 : 332,306.56 = 176,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,537.70/332,306.56 = 176,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,537.70x = 332,306.56 × 176,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,537.70x = 58,803,546,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,803,546,585.52/221,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,433.59

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