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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,729.91, 332,677.53 and 133,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,729.91, 332,677.53 and 133,047.06 is: 199,620.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,729.91 : 332,677.53 = 133,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,729.91/332,677.53 = 133,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,729.91x = 332,677.53 × 133,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,729.91x = 44,261,767,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261,767,294.56/221,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,620.19

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