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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,725, 332,590.38 and 73,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,725, 332,590.38 and 73,981 is: 110,972.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,725 : 332,590.38 = 73,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,725/332,590.38 = 73,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,725x = 332,590.38 × 73,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,725x = 24,605,368,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605,368,902.78/221,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,972.46

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