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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,654.40, 332,481.60 and 155,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,654.40, 332,481.60 and 155,169.60 is: 232,754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,654.40 : 332,481.60 = 155,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,654.40/332,481.60 = 155,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,654.40x = 332,481.60 × 155,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,654.40x = 51,591,036,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,591,036,879.36/221,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,754.40

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