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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,556.26, 332,334.40 and 175,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,556.26, 332,334.40 and 175,522.34 is: 263,283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,556.26 : 332,334.40 = 175,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,556.26/332,334.40 = 175,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,556.26x = 332,334.40 × 175,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,556.26x = 58,332,111,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332,111,550.50/221,556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,283.52

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