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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,637.32, 305,881.64 and 132,213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,637.32, 305,881.64 and 132,213.32 is: 182,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,637.32 : 305,881.64 = 132,213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,637.32/305,881.64 = 132,213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,637.32x = 305,881.64 × 132,213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,637.32x = 40,441,627,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,441,627,151.44/221,637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,467.59

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