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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,551.89, 304,971.93 and 193,208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,551.89, 304,971.93 and 193,208.37 is: 265,956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,551.89 : 304,971.93 = 193,208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,551.89/304,971.93 = 193,208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,551.89x = 304,971.93 × 193,208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,551.89x = 58,923,129,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,923,129,491.05/221,551.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,956.34

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