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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,901.35, 332,753.60 and 137,658.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,901.35, 332,753.60 and 137,658.11 is: 206,426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,901.35 : 332,753.60 = 137,658.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,901.35/332,753.60 = 137,658.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,901.35x = 332,753.60 × 137,658.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,901.35x = 45,806,229,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806,229,319.64/221,901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,426.10

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