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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,661.80, 332,024.70 and 146,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,661.80, 332,024.70 and 146,817.80 is: 219,916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,661.80 : 332,024.70 = 146,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,661.80/332,024.70 = 146,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,661.80x = 332,024.70 × 146,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,661.80x = 48,747,135,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,747,135,999.66/221,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,916.72

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