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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,925.45, 332,359.77 and 141,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,925.45, 332,359.77 and 141,714.96 is: 212,235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,925.45 : 332,359.77 = 141,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,925.45/332,359.77 = 141,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,925.45x = 332,359.77 × 141,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,925.45x = 47,100,351,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,100,351,511.16/221,925.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,235.02

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