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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,929.16, 332,977.53 and 133,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,929.16, 332,977.53 and 133,244.48 is: 199,917.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,929.16 : 332,977.53 = 133,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,929.16/332,977.53 = 133,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,929.16x = 332,977.53 × 133,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,929.16x = 44,367,416,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367,416,171.65/221,929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,917.02

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