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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,710.40, 332,565.60 and 81,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,710.40, 332,565.60 and 81,569.60 is: 122,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,710.40 : 332,565.60 = 81,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,710.40/332,565.60 = 81,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,710.40x = 332,565.60 × 81,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,710.40x = 27,127,242,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127,242,965.76/221,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,354.40

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