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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,674.20, 332,511.30 and 133,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,674.20, 332,511.30 and 133,027.80 is: 199,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,674.20 : 332,511.30 = 133,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,674.20/332,511.30 = 133,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,674.20x = 332,511.30 × 133,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,674.20x = 44,233,246,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,233,246,714.14/221,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,541.70

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