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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,674.40, 332,511.60 and 155,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,674.40, 332,511.60 and 155,189.60 is: 232,784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,674.40 : 332,511.60 = 155,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,674.40/332,511.60 = 155,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,674.40x = 332,511.60 × 155,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,674.40x = 51,602,342,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602,342,199.36/221,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,784.40

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