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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,726.38, 332,622.38 and 81,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,726.38, 332,622.38 and 81,474.07 is: 122,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,726.38 : 332,622.38 = 81,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,726.38/332,622.38 = 81,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,726.38x = 332,622.38 × 81,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,726.38x = 27,100,099,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,099,071.69/221,726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,223.16

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