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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,709.36, 332,553.96 and 81,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,709.36, 332,553.96 and 81,457.68 is: 122,182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,709.36 : 332,553.96 = 81,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,709.36/332,553.96 = 81,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,709.36x = 332,553.96 × 81,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,709.36x = 27,089,074,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,089,074,056.41/221,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,182.82

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