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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,925.56, 332,359.90 and 141,715.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,925.56, 332,359.90 and 141,715.06 is: 212,235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,925.56 : 332,359.90 = 141,715.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,925.56/332,359.90 = 141,715.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,925.56x = 332,359.90 × 141,715.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,925.56x = 47,100,401,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,100,401,984.91/221,925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,235.14

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