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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,543.10, 332,253.50 and 95,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,543.10, 332,253.50 and 95,178.24 is: 142,741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,543.10 : 332,253.50 = 95,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,543.10/332,253.50 = 95,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,543.10x = 332,253.50 × 95,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,543.10x = 31,623,302,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,623,302,887.95/221,543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,741.09

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