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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,723.85, 332,668.40 and 133,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,723.85, 332,668.40 and 133,041 is: 199,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,723.85 : 332,668.40 = 133,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,723.85/332,668.40 = 133,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,723.85x = 332,668.40 × 133,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,723.85x = 44,258,536,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,258,536,604.40/221,723.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,611.08

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