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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,710.60, 332,565.90 and 218,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,710.60, 332,565.90 and 218,211.40 is: 327,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,710.60 : 332,565.90 = 218,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,710.60/332,565.90 = 218,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,710.60x = 332,565.90 × 218,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,710.60x = 72,569,670,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,569,670,631.26/221,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,317.10

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