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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,674.10, 332,511.15 and 133,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,674.10, 332,511.15 and 133,027.70 is: 199,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,674.10 : 332,511.15 = 133,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,674.10/332,511.15 = 133,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,674.10x = 332,511.15 × 133,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,674.10x = 44,233,193,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,233,193,508.86/221,674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,541.55

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