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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,674.60, 332,511.90 and 133,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,674.60, 332,511.90 and 133,028.20 is: 199,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,674.60 : 332,511.90 = 133,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,674.60/332,511.90 = 133,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,674.60x = 332,511.90 × 133,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,674.60x = 44,233,459,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,233,459,535.58/221,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,542.30

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