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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,707.20, 332,560.80 and 162,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,707.20, 332,560.80 and 162,658.20 is: 243,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,707.20 : 332,560.80 = 162,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,707.20/332,560.80 = 162,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,707.20x = 332,560.80 × 162,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,707.20x = 54,093,741,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,093,741,118.56/221,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,987.30

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