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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,663.40, 332,003.03 and 182,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,663.40, 332,003.03 and 182,297.40 is: 273,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,663.40 : 332,003.03 = 182,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,663.40/332,003.03 = 182,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,663.40x = 332,003.03 × 182,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,663.40x = 60,523,288,249.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,523,288,249.64/221,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,041.41

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