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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,811.27, 332,402.39 and 171,657.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,811.27, 332,402.39 and 171,657.90 is: 257,243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,811.27 : 332,402.39 = 171,657.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,811.27/332,402.39 = 171,657.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,811.27x = 332,402.39 × 171,657.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,811.27x = 57,059,495,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059,495,364.09/221,811.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,243.45

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