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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,896, 332,927.76 and 133,211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,896, 332,927.76 and 133,211.32 is: 199,867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,896 : 332,927.76 = 133,211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,896/332,927.76 = 133,211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,896x = 332,927.76 × 133,211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,896x = 44,349,746,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,349,746,374.24/221,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,867.26

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