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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,609.70, 332,317.35 and 88,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,609.70, 332,317.35 and 88,445.70 is: 132,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,609.70 : 332,317.35 = 88,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,609.70/332,317.35 = 88,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,609.70x = 332,317.35 × 88,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,609.70x = 29,392,040,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,392,040,642.90/221,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,629.76

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