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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,731.36, 332,709.36 and 97,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,731.36, 332,709.36 and 97,073.44 is: 145,659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,731.36 : 332,709.36 = 97,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,731.36/332,709.36 = 97,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,731.36x = 332,709.36 × 97,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,731.36x = 32,297,242,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297,242,095.40/221,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,659.33

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