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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,734.32, 332,732.72 and 81,591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,734.32, 332,732.72 and 81,591.36 is: 122,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,734.32 : 332,732.72 = 81,591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,734.32/332,732.72 = 81,591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,734.32x = 332,732.72 × 81,591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,734.32x = 27,148,115,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,115,141.30/221,734.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,435.33

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