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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,801.01, 332,806.44 and 115,128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,801.01, 332,806.44 and 115,128.27 is: 172,746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,801.01 : 332,806.44 = 115,128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,801.01/332,806.44 = 115,128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,801.01x = 332,806.44 × 115,128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,801.01x = 38,315,429,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,315,429,682.06/221,801.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,746.87

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