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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,949.48, 332,957.37 and 81,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,949.48, 332,957.37 and 81,697.44 is: 122,558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,949.48 : 332,957.37 = 81,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,949.48/332,957.37 = 81,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,949.48x = 332,957.37 × 81,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,949.48x = 27,201,764,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201,764,758.13/221,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,558.36

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