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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,737.41, 332,688.76 and 133,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,737.41, 332,688.76 and 133,054.56 is: 199,631.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,737.41 : 332,688.76 = 133,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,737.41/332,688.76 = 133,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,737.41x = 332,688.76 × 133,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,737.41x = 44,265,756,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265,756,578.75/221,737.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,631.43

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