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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,759.20, 332,638.80 and 81,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,759.20, 332,638.80 and 81,499.60 is: 122,249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,759.20 : 332,638.80 = 81,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,759.20/332,638.80 = 81,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,759.20x = 332,638.80 × 81,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,759.20x = 27,109,929,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,109,929,144.48/221,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,249.40

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