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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,932.60, 332,855.46 and 184,731.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,932.60, 332,855.46 and 184,731.72 is: 277,061.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,932.60 : 332,855.46 = 184,731.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,932.60/332,855.46 = 184,731.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,932.60x = 332,855.46 × 184,731.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,932.60x = 61,488,961,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,488,961,637.19/221,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,061.42

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