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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,845.37, 332,851.88 and 133,160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,845.37, 332,851.88 and 133,160.69 is: 199,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,845.37 : 332,851.88 = 133,160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,845.37/332,851.88 = 133,160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,845.37x = 332,851.88 × 133,160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,845.37x = 44,322,787,173.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,322,787,173.63/221,845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,791.36

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